I’m still not sure how I convinced my partner to join me for this podcast episode.

If you know him, you know he’s private; he avoids social media, keeps his life close to the chest, and has zero interest in the spotlight. We’re complete opposites!

And yet, he said yes to doing this episode with me!

This episode is especially for you if your New Year’s resolutions already "failed", feel heavy, or you feel like you want to give up.

It’s also for you if this season hasn’t been about pushing harder, but about slowing down, resting, and simply trying to listen to what you actually need.

We talk about trying again without shame, redefining what “discipline” and “consistency” can look like, and how winter, both in nature and in our own lives, invites us to pause, reflect, and reset in a gentler way. There’s no pressure here to hustle or overhaul your life overnight.

This episode reminds you that you’re not behind and you’re not failing.

Grab a warm drink, take a breath, and join us.

The Vibrant Unknown

Lessons Learned In The Journey of Connecting With Your Heart’s Whisper

Looking for an Agent, so if you have any recommendations - reach out!

The first two chapters of my book, my heart is excited to share this with you all!

Chapter 1: Awareness of the Whisper

Chapter 2: A Dream Revealed

Stay tuned as it's in the works of finally being published.

Are you someone who dreads Mondays... like really dreads them?

Do you feel that wave of anxiety creeping in as early as Sunday afternoon? Maybe you find yourself just counting down the days until the weekend, wishing the week away?

If that sounds familiar, this episode is made specifically for YOU.

In this episode, we dive into why Mondays (and even Sundays) can feel so heavy and, more importantly, how to shift that energy.

I share practical insights, thought-provoking questions, and simple ways you can start adding more joy and ease into your week. Because life isn’t just about surviving until Friday, it’s about making every day feel a little more like the weekend.

Take a listen, and be sure to comment below with what resonated with you the most. Let’s start reclaiming our weeks, one Monday at a time.

To watch on YouTube, click here.

Noel Coakley is an independently licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with a Master's degree in Counseling from Lesley University and Special Education from The University of Massachusetts

He is also a certified yoga instructor, supporting a holistic, mind & body approach to wellness. His experience from years as a special education teacher benefits his ability to support differentiated learning styles and needs.

Noel has been practicing meditation since 1996, beginning initially with the Indo-Tibetan traditions and then the Yundrung Bön tradition since 2013. Over the years, Noel has been fortunate to learn from over 100 teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness  the 34th Menri Trizin.

In addition, Noel is a student of David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon, with whom Noel works as an assistant director for the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training program.

As the founder and director of the Boston Center for Contemplative Practice, Noel has created a welcoming space where individuals can explore their own paths to healing, recovery, development, and flourishing.

Beyond his professional life, Noel is a loving father, husband, brother, musician, and friend to his dog, Clementine.

What the fuck is one of the ways that I started off this podcast, due to our political climate.

There are a couple of reasons why this has been one of my favorite episodes,

1) The guest himself, Noel Coakley

2) This whole episode felt meditative, even as I listened to it afterwards.

3) I thought Noel would be the perfect person to ask what to do in our current times in the United States, as someone who is deeply involved in the mental health field and in the Buddhist, meditative world with many years of practice, studying, and teaching under his belt, he did not disappoint.

We talk about suffering in our current times and the ongoing cycles of turbulent times in our human existence, how to remain with our hearts open. We talk about our practice and what STILLNESS REALLY means.

We then transition into talking about productivity, how the act of doing nothing is such a gift, but how sometimes conditional love comes with it.

We touch on resting, and seriously...so much more.

From our hearts to yours, we hope you enjoy!

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Noel Coakley Social Media Handles:

Instagram: wakeupsleepybuddha

LinkTree: WakeUpSleepyBuddha

Website: Boston Center for Contemplative Practice

Erin Adams is a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, entrepreneur, social worker, and self-proclaimed “curator of vibes.”

She is the founder of Traditional Wisdom, a line of grass-fed & humanly-grazed tallow-based skin care & apothecary.

She is also the founder of Open Hearts and Resilient Minds in which her mission is to share the benefits of mindfulness meditation with all who are ready to live with a greater sense of ease, clarity, and compassion in the present moment. She is especially passionate about sharing the practice with those in high-stress environments or at risk of burnout, including but not limited to corporate settings, social workers, first responders, military and medical personnel, Veterans, teachers, individuals experiencing homelessness, and survivors of domestic violence.

Through the lens of mindfulness, Erin meets life’s unpredictable paths with wisdom and compassion, turning challenges into opportunities for growth. 

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Join us as we discuss what meditation can be. We talk about how it's more than just sitting in our chair or pillow. She also guides us through a beautiful short meditation practice.

We talk about Presence, the building blocks of our practice, the attachment and awareness of our feelings, including failure.

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Erin also shares her own personal journey with social work and compassion fatigue leading her to create Open Hearts and Resilient Minds.

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From our heart to yours! Much love!

Erin's Social Media Handles:

Instagram: Open Hearts and Resilient Minds

Facebook: Open Hearts and Resilient Minds

Website: openandresilient.com

For the past few weeks, I've felt the powerful presence of Mother Mary in my life, guiding and uplifting my spirit.

In this episode, I share how she's been showing up in surprising ways and how I’ve been connecting with her energy. I’ll also pull a card from the Mother Mary Oracle deck to offer us some divine insight and inspiration.

In addition to spiritual reflections, I share some personal life updates, including my big move to a small mountain town. It’s been a journey of transformation and connection to nature, and I can’t wait to share what it’s been like settling into this new chapter.

I also dive into a heartfelt conversation about failure. I talk about how failure isn’t the end, but a destination in itself, leading us to new growth, wisdom, and ultimately our true path.

Join me for this soulful episode filled with reflections, guidance, and a bit of real talk about life’s ups and downs.

Let's navigate the journey together with the support of Mother Mary’s love and wisdom.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the complex and often misunderstood concept of purpose.

So many of us feel this pressure to “find our purpose” — as if it’s a singular moment or a destination we just arrive at. But what if purpose isn’t something you discover in one grand epiphany, but rather something that evolves and shifts with you over time? What if it’s fluid, not fixed?

I’ll be debunking some common myths around purpose, like the idea that you have to have it all figured out or that it comes from external factors, and so fourth!

Spoiler: it doesn’t!

Purpose is not a one-size-fits-all thing, and it doesn’t need to show up as a dramatic breakthrough. It’s often about small, subtle moments of clarity and a series of ongoing choices that align with who you are becoming.

Through my own personal journey, I’ll share the twists and turns I’ve experienced in trying to understand what purpose means for me.

From periods of uncertainty to moments of clarity, I’ll talk about how purpose can shift and grow with us as we do. Whether you're feeling lost or you've never felt it before or on the verge of something new, this episode will encourage you to embrace the process and trust that your purpose is already unfolding, even if you can’t see it yet.

This episode will encourage you to be kind to yourself! It will remind you that you're not alone.

This episode is for anyone ready to release the pressure of having it all figured out and open up to the possibility that purpose can evolve with you — and it might just look different than you ever imagined.

Renato Lomeli is a Husband, Father of two, and Founder of UndenEYEable and The UndenEYEable Perception Podcast on Apple and Spotify. He is also a Health Enthusiast and Body Builder.

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In this enlightening episode, we dive into the concept of "UndenEYEable" with Renato, exploring how philosophy can transform our daily lives and shift our perspectives.

A key theme in this conversation is discipline and how it plays a crucial role in shaping our lives when motivation is lacking. Renato discusses the energy required to stay consistent and focused, even when motivation fades, and how discipline is often the driving force that keeps us moving forward. We also talk about the impact of what we feed our bodies and minds, and how our health directly influences our well-being and ability to thrive.

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Renato shares his personal journey of being a father, being intentional and mindful, and offering valuable insights on how to take care of the next generation best. We talk about breaking generational cycles and doing things differently.

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We also explore how living in alignment with our Truths can "challenge others" unintentionally.

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From health and family to philosophy and personal growth, this episode is a deep dive into living a purposeful life.

Whether you’re a parent, love philosophy yourself, or someone looking for practical advice on sustaining momentum in life, this episode is full of actionable insights that will inspire and empower you.

Tune in and let this conversation fuel your journey!

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Follow him for daily philosophy, discipline, momentum quotes, and energy.

Rentao's social media handles:

Instagram: UndenEYEable

Spotify: The UndenEYEable Perception Podcast

YouTube: Renato Lomeli

In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that resonates with so many of us— the powerful connection between travel and mental health. We can escape and travel the world, obtaining some type of high, and we can also travel the world and connect with ourselves, allowing the travels to reflect our within.

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the beauty of disagreeing and why it’s not about proving who’s right or wrong but about honoring our diverse upbringings, experiences, and perspectives. This space allows different viewpoints to be welcomed and respected, and meaningful conversations thrive.

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One of the things I wanted to share is that we can DISAGREE, as we are all different and have different upbringings, experiences, thoughts, etc. That one thing I was referring to is not open to arguing as to who is right or wrong. Open to having explorative conversations where we can disagree.

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With that foundation, I reflect on the most recent United States presidential election, sharing some unfiltered thoughts and raw emotions. As always, I invite you to ponder these feelings with me—to sit with them, question them, and see what resonates or challenges your views.

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Aside from the election - I also share when gratitude feels out of reach and how it’s perfectly okay not always to feel grateful. I’ll talk about the benefits of cultivating gratitude, what we can do when it feels absent, and offer you space to reflect on gratitude as you listen to this eposide.

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Together, we’ll consider how to find light in the “gray” days, the importance of leaning on friends, and the profound impact we have in brightening someone else’s day—often in ways we don’t even realize.

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Let me know if the comments down below, THREE things that have made you smile this week, made you laugh, made you feel loved and supported. Let me know three things that made you feel whole and present.

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Much Much love!

Nereyda