The Mindful Journey

In this episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, hosted by Sana, entrepreneur-turned-energy-medicine practitioner Craig Cooke shares how he went from building a digital marketing agency in 1996 to dedicating his life to medical Qigong and Chinese energetic medicine.

This conversation is for skeptics, seekers, and busy professionals who feel stressed, reactive, or stuck in survival mode. Craig breaks down “energy” in a grounded way—how calm creates clearer thinking, steadier leadership, and healthier relationships with pressure. He also shares the lifestyle changes that helped him bring his A1C back into a normal range—without framing it as a quick fix for anyone else.

Craig Cooke is an entrepreneur and former CEO who built and sold a digital marketing agency. He now practices medical Qigong, holds a doctorate in Chinese energetic medicine, and has completed 1,000+ energy healing sessions.

1. 00:04:15 — Sana’s intro: why this conversation may shift your assumptions
2. 00:07:10 — Working at age 10: the psychological imprint of early responsibility
3. 00:10:27 — Kung fu at 17: the turning point toward a steadier path
4. 00:12:27 — What martial arts taught him that an MBA couldn’t
5. 00:17:06 — Explaining Qigong to skeptical, high-performance professionals
6. 00:22:34 — His doctoral research: measuring shifts in stress and anxiety
7. 00:29:12 — Lifestyle changes that supported his A1C returning to normal

1. Build your foundation first—skills, habits, and emotional regulation.
2. Treat your inner dialogue as the real opponent: notice doubt and arrogance.
3. Keep new practices simple: calm → clarity → better decisions under pressure.
4. Think “energetic hygiene” as a daily leadership habit, not a luxury.
5. Sustainable change is stacked—one small habit at a time.

Website: http://www.craigcooke.com/

Doctoral thesis/resources: C2EnergyMedicine.com (Resources section)

LinkedIn: Craig Cooke

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On The Mindful Journey, hosted by Sana, we explore what happens when you look “fine” on the outside—but your body is waving red flags on the inside.

This episode is for women navigating anxiety, cycle changes, fatigue, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Carlijn Krijger shares how environment, light, and felt safety can shape hormones, mood, and vitality—and how healing often begins with honest listening, not more discipline.

Carlijn Krijger is a Netherlands-based medical student and model who rebuilt her health after losing her period for a year and living with intense anxiety. She now offers health coaching and courses through her platform.

1. 00:06:28 — Why “doing everything right” can still feel awful
2. 00:09:13 — Does spiritual disconnection show up in the body?
3. 00:11:30 — Anxiety, isolation, and the “perfect” façade
4. 00:14:40 — The Spain shift: when the body finally responds
5. 00:17:09 — Circadian health: light cues your body is missing
6. 00:22:11 — Spirituality vs bypassing: responsibility without shame
7. 00:35:00 — Hormones, hips, and safety: the exhale that heals

1. Track patterns: what changes when you change place, light, and daily rhythm.
2. Consider “felt safety” as a health input—not a luxury.
3. Reduce the “more supplements will fix it” reflex; zoom out to signals and environment.
4. Separate responsibility from self-blame: “I created this” isn’t “I’m bad.”
5. Create spaces where women can speak without shame—stress often drops first.

Website: superwoman.cc

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On The Mindful Journey, hosted by Yusuf, we explore a question most of us quietly carry: Why does peace feel closest when life is almost over—yet so far while we’re living it?

If you’re tired of chasing “enough” (money, success, approval) and still feeling restless inside, this episode is for you. Stuart Perrin, author of Rudra Meditation, shares how inner chaos can be transformed into calm, compassion, and a more grounded way to live—right now.

Stuart Perrin is the author of Rudra Meditation and a lifelong practitioner of meditation. He speaks from decades of experience on transforming internal conflict into an open, compassionate heart.

1. 00:00 — Why peace feels closer at life’s end
2. 02:22 — Defining “internal chaos” and why it’s so common
3. 04:45 — A billionaire story: why money doesn’t open the heart
4. 08:15 — Life as a mirror: what conflict is trying to teach you
5. 10:05 — Nine years searching: “the only thing that didn’t change was me”
6. 15:10 — The three forces: karma, spiritual energy, and kundalini
7. 24:08 — Time as sacred: building inner strength day by day

1. Notice what you’re chasing—and ask if it’s actually bringing inner peace.
2. Treat conflict as a mirror: “What in me is being revealed right now?”
3. Real change takes practice, not inspiration—build inner strength patiently.
4. Grounding matters: stability inside helps you handle life’s intensity.
5. Use time consciously: small daily shifts can soften the heart over years.

1. Email: [email protected]
2. Book: Rudra Meditation: Transforming Life’s Tensions into Joy and Love (Amazon / IngramSpark)
3. Weekly Zoom classes (via email inquiry)
4. YouTube & Facebook: 1,400+ videos

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What if the fear you can’t explain didn’t begin in this lifetime? On The Mindful Journey podcast, hosted by Sana, we explore the controversial-but-compelling idea that some emotional patterns may travel across lifetimes—and what it could mean to heal them.

This episode is for anyone carrying an “irrational” fear, repeating the same relationship cycle, or feeling drawn to places and people without a logical reason. Donna Hartley shares how she approaches past-life patterns with grounded steps—release, forgiveness, and daily practices that help you feel safer in your body and clearer in your mind.

Donna Hartley is a past-life reader and spiritual teacher who has survived six near-death experiences, including a plane crash, emergency heart surgery, and stage 3 melanoma. She helps people explore patterns like fear, self-sabotage, and lack of self-worth through what she calls unfinished karmic business.

00:04:48 — Setting the container: past lives, skepticism, and staying open

00:06:04 — Donna’s near-death experiences and why her work began

00:08:42 — The “spider fear” story: when fear doesn’t match your reality

00:12:02 — Sana shares her lizard fear + dreams and anxiety signals

00:14:12 — The cord-cutting ritual: releasing fear across lifetimes

00:16:39 — Déjà vu + Paris: trauma, memory, and finding peace

00:27:51 — Healing steps: release, forgiveness, grounding, food, movement, gratitude

If a fear feels “too big” for your current life, explore the pattern without self-judgment.

Release first: cry, yell, or express what’s been held in the body before “trying to fix” it.

Forgiveness isn’t approval—it’s removing someone’s grip on your mind and nervous system.

Try grounding: 20 minutes outdoors daily, barefoot if safe, to anchor yourself in the present.

Support clarity with basics: less processed food, more whole foods, and movement for endorphins.

Use simple reframes: “That was then. This is now. I choose peace in this life.”

Website: www.donnahartley.com

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Have you ever stood in your kitchen at night, eating in silence and wondering what’s really going on? On The Mindful Journey Podcast, hosted by Sana, we explore the emotional roots of binge eating with coach Nadege Saysana.

This episode is for women who look strong on the outside—especially in the gym—but feel out of control with food at night. You’ll learn why diets often deepen the cycle, how thoughts shape behavior without oversimplifying healing, and one calming technique you can use immediately. If you’ve carried shame around food, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a new path forward.

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Binge eating is often about unmet emotional needs, not lack of discipline.

Repeated dieting can reinforce the very cycle you’re trying to escape.

Thoughts influence feelings—but healing isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Strength training supports long-term health without “bulking.”

Rubbing your hands together can quickly calm emotional overwhelm.

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On The Mindful Journey, hosted by Sana, energy healer Herman Petrick explores why “balance” can feel out of reach when the issue isn’t just stress or habits—but what he describes as unseen energetic influences shaping our thoughts, emotions, and sleep.

This episode is for curious listeners—whether you’re skeptical, spiritual, or somewhere in between—who want practical ways to feel steadier from the inside out. Herman shares how his work began, why he believes distance doesn’t block healing, and what “inner balance” looks like as a daily practice of breath, awareness, and strengthening your personal energetic boundaries.

Herman Petrick is an energy healer and spiritual guide who has worked for over a decade with clients across multiple countries. He focuses on what he calls energy clearing and helping people reconnect to their authentic self through inner balance practices.

10:54 – Why we chase balance, but still feel unsettled

13:39 – Energy clearing, skepticism, and “unseen” influences

14:49 – Herman’s origin story: discovering this work in his 40s

18:28 – Early results: sleep, nightmares, and remote support

25:25 – How remote energy work works (and the prayer analogy)

31:14 – Risks, bad actors, and why he avoids personal data/photos

34:01 – Protection: breath, lifestyle, aura strength, and the “car wash” analogy

Treat inner balance as a daily practice: quiet, breath, and less mental noise.

If you feel “off,” observe patterns first—sleep, emotions, and recurring thought loops.

Be cautious with practitioners who demand extensive personal details or photos.

Build consistency: movement, food choices, and rest support emotional steadiness.

Strengthen boundaries by rebuilding inner stability before focusing on “protection.”

Stay curious: different approaches can coexist—choose what genuinely helps.

Website: https://hermanpetrick.com/ (email via contact page)

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If leadership feels like constant performance, this episode offers a calmer, science-backed reset. You’ll learn what’s actually happening in your nervous system during meetings, deadlines, and “normal” workdays that still leave you drained.

Hosted by Sana on The Mindful Journey podcast, this conversation is for leaders, managers, and high-performing professionals who want better focus, steadier emotions, and healthier work boundaries. Guest Sira Laurel, founder of North of Normal and a leadership coach with 15 years in senior HR/people roles, translates neuroscience into practical ways to work with your wiring—without adding another “should.”

Sira Laurel is the founder of North of Normal and a leadership coach. She has 15 years of experience in senior HR and people roles and is based in the United States.

Use brain science to improve decisions, collaboration, and emotional regulation

Map your “energy drains” vs. conditions where you do your best work

Understand sensory processing sensitivity as a spectrum, not a disorder

Prevent overwhelm by building recovery time between tasks

Describe needs in workplace-safe language (without labels)

Reframe your needs as strengths using clear “power statements”

Website: siralaurel.com 

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What if “sparkle” isn’t a trend—but a missing ingredient in real well-being? In this episode, we explore how awe, beauty, and meaningful connection can restore a sense of aliveness, especially after burnout, grief, or disconnection.

Hosted by Sana on The Mindful Journey podcast, this conversation is for anyone tired of wellness advice that feels mechanical. Guest Hayley Hunter Hines shares how her decades in corporate wellness led her to create the Sparkle Framework—an evolution of holistic health that includes wonder, nervous-system regulation, and the courage to live your own calling.

Hayley Hunter Hines is a wellness futurist and founder of Soul Sparkle Living. She spent over three decades in holistic health and corporate wellness and created the Sparkle Framework to expand how we define well-being.

Well-being expanded over time: body → mind → social connection → spiritual practice → “sparkle.”

Prioritize healthy connection—proximity and relationships help regulate the nervous system.

Notice what reliably shifts your state: nature, stillness, prayer, meditation, or water.

Use simple self-inquiry: “Am I where I need to be right now?” “What’s the next step?”

Follow “breadcrumbs” instead of needing a full 6–12 month plan.

Website:https://soulsparkleliving.com/ 
Instagram and Facebook: Hayley Hunter Hines

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In this deeply grounding and expansive conversation on The Mindful Journey, we explore what intuition really looks like beyond clichés like “trust your gut.” Host Sana sits down with Michele Lundstrom to unpack intuition as a lived, embodied experience—one that shows up through nature, the nervous system, and subtle everyday moments. From regulating energy after near-miss encounters to distinguishing intuition from fear or habit, this episode brings intuition down from the mystical clouds and into daily life. Michele also shares how a life-altering lightning strike in 2019 amplified her intuitive and energetic abilities, reshaping her healing work and connection to the natural world. This episode invites listeners to slow down, listen deeply, and build a personal, grounded relationship with intuition—without needing to believe in anything blindly.

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We talk a lot about mindfulness and we talk a lot about systems, but what happens when these two worlds meet? In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Nicholas Clapham, founder of Safe and Sound Coaching, to explore how inner awareness and structured action can work together instead of against each other.

This conversation is for entrepreneurs and high performers who feel stuck between overthinking and burnout. Nicholas shares how clarity, honest self-awareness, and aligned goal setting can help you stop spinning and start moving forward with calm and consistency.

Nicholas Clapham is the founder of Safe and Sound Coaching. He works with entrepreneurs to address self-sabotage, fear, and misaligned goals through structured models combined with mindfulness.

Why unclear goals create internal resistance before execution even begins

How fear often hides behind procrastination and overthinking

The importance of examining both positive and negative impacts of goals

How mindfulness without structure can lead to stagnation

Why alignment of environment, behavior, and identity matters

Small, intentional changes can unlock sustainable progress

Website: https://www.safeandsoundcoaching.com/ 

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