Waking Up Human with Mandy Trapp

Welcome to this (not-so-kinda) very first episode of the Waking Up Human podcast!  You don't have to dig that deep to see that there are "archived" episodes in the library that reflect the very first incarnation of my podcast. But what you don't see here are the 280 additional episodes that I did for over 5 1/2 years every Sunday morning on Facebook. So technically, we can call this the 2nd reinvention of the original intention.

And it probably won't be my last.

Reinvention is not only necessary for survival, but it is the key ingredient in our  spiritual evolution. Reincarnation on the other hand, stretches our minds beyond the finite boundaries of this one life and allows us to reach into the continuum of a spiritual life where we spend multiple lifetimes learning and growing as one, same Soul. 

In this episode, you will hear through both personal experience as well as shared wisdom teachings from a variety of philosophical traditions, many perspectives on the purpose of reincarnation and reinvention, as well as the incredible role that death and rebirth play. 

Get ready to open your mind, your heart, and your ears! 

Enjoy the episode!

Have you ever noticed how much better kids seem to be at getting what they want than you or I? There are reasons for this that are simple, effective, and right in line with the basic laws of physics!

This was a tough one to share, but in the current climate of this pandemic, the issue of self-advocacy is a top issue. It seems that there are two sides and the majority are being asked to choose between doing what's best for themselves or what's best for the collective. What do you believe and what are you choosing?

*Episode was recorded during the weekly "Soulful Sunday" live on Facebook. (thanks for your patience with the audio!)

Everything new to us feels awkward and unnatural until we find our stride, and meditation is no different. Many people struggle with quieting their minds and as a result, often give up way too quickly. And yet, the stress of overthinking has a domino effect that is creating a world of problems both inside of our bodies and outside in our communities. During this podcast episode (as recorded live from a FB Soulful Sunday Session), you will learn how simple it can be to get quiet and how impactful that can be on every single area of your life.

Recorded live during one of my studio classes, this practice is a beautiful reminder that ease is your natural state.

Following a premonition and the “download” of a song she heard while grocery shopping, Grace gave birth to a beautiful daughter that was diagnosed early in life with autism. Through the struggles of trying to reach her daughter and search for her in the void that many beautiful minds slip into, she not only ends up finding her, but also finds herself.

Join Mandy for this meditation practice that was recorded in a live class in San Francisco at Anchor Meditation. This specific practice brings your awareness to the primary energy centres in the body: the chakras. After moving the awareness through the body, enjoy a toning/ clearing practice that will undoubtedly, leave you feeling grounded, open, and inspired.

If you’ve ever struggled to find your sense of home in the world, you’re not alone. They say that home is where the heart is but what to do when you’re disconnected from your heart or, when you leave your heart behind? While Belen may have moved, physically, from one side of the world to the next, the biggest move she’s made has been from the head and into the heart.

In this episode we talk race, spirituality and what it means to find your sense of home in the world. Tiffany, perhaps best known by her stage name, “D’orjay the Singing Shaman”, is a dynamic woman bringing peace and healing to others through the powerful medium of ancient Shamanism as well as the (perhaps odd), combination of gospel song.

In this meditation practice Mandy begins by sharing the Buddha’s truths: While all of life is marked by change and suffering, every one of us holds the potential to step back from the discomfort and find the place of safety and stability within.