The Mindful Journey

In this deeply moving episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with returning guest Kalen Olson to explore how personal loss can become a gateway to profound spiritual transformation. Kalen shares the story of losing her father just before his bone marrow transplant—a moment that catalyzed a soul-level awakening and redefined her relationship with grief, embodiment, and sacred femininity. She walks us through how spiritual texts like A Course in Miracles helped her shed limiting patterns, embrace inner responsibility, and reclaim her divine feminine essence. From the power of daily rituals to navigating spiritual silence, this conversation offers rich insights for anyone seeking to return to their truth.

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Key Takeaways:

Grief, when embodied, can lead to spiritual expansion and healing.

Sacred femininity is not an idea—it's a lived, embodied experience rooted in beauty, joy, and emotional truth.

We carry patterns from other lifetimes that influence our current story—and healing in this life heals across timelines.

Radical responsibility for your emotions can dissolve victimhood and open pathways to inner peace.

Daily spiritual practices like altar work and divine dialogue are essential anchors to stay aligned with your truth.

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In this enriching episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, host Sana sits down with Marko Petrovic—visionary, world traveler, and two-time bestselling author—to explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern mindfulness. Marko shares how mindfulness became the vehicle that deepened his connection with sacred spaces, guided his retreats, and shaped his writing. From honoring rituals at sacred sites to embedding presence in creative work, Marko unpacks the challenges and gifts of leading a conscious business while staying rooted in presence. Whether you're overwhelmed by daily demands or curious about integrating sacredness into life, this conversation offers practical, thoughtful insights.

Marko Petrovic is a bestselling author, founder of the Marat Project, and a global retreat leader guiding transformative journeys to sacred sites. His work weaves ancient rituals, modern mindfulness, and conscious leadership to inspire deeper presence and purposeful living.

Mindfulness isn’t just a tool—it’s the vehicle for living life as a sacred ceremony.

Approaching creative projects as “alive” energies allows deeper collaboration and intuitive flow.

Dropping expectations in sacred spaces opens room for unexpected transformation.

Prioritizing high-value tasks and letting go of perfection helps balance multiple commitments.

Simple practices, like intentional breathing into tension, can shift energy and reveal clarity.

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Explore a fresh, empowering perspective on self-care through the transformative power of travel with lifestyle wellness coach Zoa Conner on this episode of The Mindful Journey with Sana. Discover how stepping out of your routine environment—whether it's across the globe or just around the corner—can profoundly enhance your well-being, rejuvenate your energy, and deepen your mindfulness practice.

About the Guest: Zoa Conner is a lifestyle wellness coach who guides individuals in creating personalized, sustainable self-care practices. With a background in physics and Ayurveda, Zoa integrates science, mindfulness, and experiential wisdom to help clients harness travel as a potent tool for holistic wellness. Her approach emphasizes curiosity, experimentation, and authentic alignment with one's personal needs and life goals.

Key Takeaways:

Traveling is a powerful form of self-care, enhancing mindfulness and mental clarity.

Different environments (mountains, deserts, cities) impact well-being uniquely based on Ayurvedic elements.

Mindful travel doesn't have to be extravagant; even short, local trips can significantly boost mental and emotional health.

Intentionally choosing destinations aligned with your wellness goals can accelerate personal transformation.

Anticipating and planning travel can itself be an enriching self-care practice.

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In this transformative episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Ben O’Loghlin—entrepreneur, engineer, musician, and back pain recovery expert—who shares how he conquered chronic pain not through surgery or medication, but by retraining his brain. Rooted in the evidence-backed Alexander Technique, Ben’s method addresses the root cause of non-specific back pain: chronic muscle tension driven by the brain. He shares his personal healing journey from debilitating daily pain to full recovery, providing insights that challenge conventional medicine and spark hope for those still suffering.

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Key Takeaways:

90% of chronic back pain cases show no structural damage; the issue often lies in brain-induced muscle tension.

The Alexander Technique offers a brain-body reset, helping patients unlearn pain habits.

Ben’s own recovery highlights how chronic discomfort can be reversed through neuro-awareness and mental shifts.

Conventional treatments often mask symptoms; brain training tackles the root cause.

Healing begins with curiosity, awareness, and a willingness to explore new paradigms of care.

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In this episode of The Mindful Journey, we sit down with Wayne McDaniel, a former financial planner turned spiritual guide, to explore the profound journey of religious deconstruction, plant medicine, and mystical spirituality. Wayne shares his personal shift from conservative Christianity to a broader spiritual perspective, touching on quantum mechanics, near-death experiences, and meditation.

He also introduces us to his children’s book, “Children of the Great Light”, which helps young minds build a healthy, non-dogmatic spirituality. We dive into the transformative power of plant medicine, including his experiences with ayahuasca and psilocybin, and how these journeys led to deep healing. Plus, Wayne shares insights from his Daily Awe Meditations, which cultivate wonder and awareness in everyday life.

Key Takeaways:  

The impact of quantum mechanics and near-death experiences on religious beliefs

About Wayne McDaniel:  

Wayne McDaniel is a former Evangelical Christian leader who went through a radical faith transformation. His journey led him to explore mysticism, plant medicine, and meditation, reshaping his relationship with spirituality. He is the author of Children of the Great Light, a book designed to help kids understand spirituality without the confines of religious doctrine. Wayne also runs Daily Awe, a meditation practice aimed at fostering awareness, wonder, and engagement with life.

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Are we truly in control of our lives, or are we just running on autopilot, dictated by unconscious habits and conditioning? In this episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, host Sana welcomes Stacie Shifflett, a powerhouse of reinvention and the founder of Modern Consciousness. Stacie has navigated career pivots, led a $50M software company acquisition, and even left city life to raise llamas. Now, she helps others break free from autopilot and design lives they love.

Together, they explore:

About Stacie Shifflett:

Stacie is the founder of Modern Consciousness and a master of transformation. She has successfully acquired and scaled businesses, pioneered government tech innovations, and now dedicates her life to guiding others through conscious living. Through her coaching and resources, she helps people break free from reactive decision-making and step into intentional, fulfilling lives.

Key Takeaways: 

Most of our decisions are unconscious. Many of us believe we’re in control, but much of our behavior is driven by deep-rooted conditioning.

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In today’s episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, host Sana sits down with Natalie Bedard, also known as NatNat from Lift OneSelf, to explore the transformative power of emotional regulation. Many of us suppress, numb, or avoid our emotions, but NatNat shares how tuning into our emotions—rather than resisting them—can lead to profound healing and self-awareness.

NatNat brings deep wisdom from her trauma-informed work, emphasizing the role of the nervous system in emotional responses, the power of breathwork, and how movement can help release stored emotions. She also challenges misconceptions around emotional resilience, self-compassion, and healing, offering listeners practical tools to navigate anxiety, stress, and emotional turmoil.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions or struggled with self-judgment, this episode will shift your perspective and equip you with the tools to find balance, clarity, and empowerment.

About the Guest – NatNat – Lift OneSelf:  

Natalie Bedard (NatNat) is an energy healing specialist, founder of Lift OneSelf, and host of the Lift OneSelf Podcast. Since 2019, she has helped individuals regulate their nervous systems, ease emotional pain, and transform anxiety into empowerment through a trauma-informed approach. Her work, rooted in personal trials such as life-threatening illness and single parenthood, focuses on guiding people toward self-awareness and healing through small, actionable steps.

Key Takeaways:  

Emotions Are Energy – Emotions are signals from the body, not something to suppress or ignore.

Mindful Practices Shared by NatNat:  

Mindful Breathing – Simple two-minute grounding practices to calm the nervous system.

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In this empowering episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, host Sana welcomes Lori Clemmons, a wellness coach, chronic illness survivor, and author of Rewire Your Wellness: A Holistic Guide to Healing Chronic Pain, Anxiety, and Fatigue.

Lori shares her inspiring journey of overcoming 25+ years of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, and how she now helps women reclaim their health through self-directed neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation.

If you struggle with chronic health challenges, stress, or exhaustion, this episode will give you hope and actionable tools to start your healing journey.

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In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana dives into an empowering conversation with Tara Wiskow, a life reinvention expert and intuitive energy healer, about the missing piece in women’s happiness—identity shifting and energetic healing.

Tara shares her deeply transformative journey of losing 220 pounds naturally, overcoming deep emotional struggles, and reinventing herself. She discusses the process of breaking free from limiting beliefs, releasing blocked energy, and embracing self-love as the foundation for lasting change.

We also explore her She Rises program, a 6-month guided transformation for women looking to unravel old identities, upgrade their self-worth, and ultimately step into their power.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of self-sabotage, people-pleasing, or identity struggles, this episode is for you!

About the Guest:

Tara Wiskow is a life reinvention coach, weight loss expert, and intuitive energy healer who helps women break free from emotional blocks and limiting beliefs. Through her She Rises program, she guides women in shifting their identities to create sustainable happiness and self-empowerment.

After struggling with weight loss, emotional trauma, and self-doubt, Tara transformed her life and now teaches others how to do the same. Her work focuses on energetic healing, self-worth, and personal transformation.

Key Takeaways from the Episode :

Identity Shifting is the Key to Happiness – True transformation starts internally before it reflects externally.

Weight Loss is More Than Physical – Tara’s journey of losing 220 pounds wasn’t just about food; it was about rewiring her mindset and beliefs.

Energetic Healing vs. Mindset Shifts – Healing goes beyond willpower; it involves clearing deep-seated blocks in the subconscious.

Fear of Change is Normal – Many women fear abandonment or rejection when they grow, but real empowerment comes from embracing self-love first.

How to Begin Transformation – Start by asking yourself: Why do I want to change? The reason must come from within, not external validation.

Unravel, Upgrade, Uplevel – Tara’s She Rises program helps women break free from old patterns, adopt new empowering habits, and step into their full potential.

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In this enlightening episode of The Mindful Journey, host Avik sits down with Dr. Nigel Brayer, a leading expert in natural medicine, to discuss a topic that affects millions of women—urinary incontinence. Often dismissed as a normal part of aging or post-childbirth changes, bladder control issues can deeply impact confidence and daily life. Dr. Brayer introduces a groundbreaking approach, the Ironclad Bladder System, which helps women restore bladder function without drugs or surgery.

This conversation is a must-listen for any woman looking for a drug-free, natural solution to urinary incontinence. Dr. Brayer explains why traditional Kegel exercises and pelvic floor therapy may not always be effective, how stress and nervous system imbalance play a crucial role, and what simple yet powerful steps women can take today to regain control of their bladder health.

About the Guest – Dr. Nigel Brayer  

Dr. Nigel Brayer is a natural medicine specialist dedicated to helping women overcome urinary incontinence. After witnessing his wife struggle with bladder issues post-childbirth, he refused to accept the limited options available and set out to find a better way. His research, blending neurological science and traditional Chinese medicine, led to the development of the Ironclad Bladder System, which has transformed the lives of countless women.

Key Takeaways from This Episode  

Urinary Incontinence is More Common Than You Think – Over 65% of women experience it, but very few seek help.

Fear & Shame Keep Women Silent – Many avoid talking about it, even with close friends or partners, leading to unnecessary suffering.

Traditional Kegels Aren’t Enough – Kegel exercises only control 30% of bladder function, leaving 70% influenced by the nervous system.

Your Nervous System Holds the Key – Most people are in fight-or-flight mode, which can worsen bladder control. Learning to shift into a relaxed state helps significantly.

Diet Impacts Bladder Health – Certain foods and drinks, such as coffee, tea, carbonated drinks, and processed foods, can make symptoms worse.

Try the "Squagle" Exercise – A powerful alternative to Kegels, this squat + Kegel move strengthens and stretches the pelvic floor at the same time.

Healing is Possible – Women with severe conditions, including surgeries and hormonal imbalances, have improved up to 90% with the right approach.

Practical Tips to Get Started Today  

Keep a Food Journal – Track what you eat and drink daily to identify bladder irritants.

Try the Squagle Exercise – Squat down while engaging your pelvic muscles, holding for 3 seconds, then stand up. Repeat 5 times, 3 times a day.

Reduce Stress & Support Your Nervous System – Simple breathwork and relaxation techniques can significantly improve bladder control.

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