What if the voice you keep sidelining is the one built to lead you? We sit down with Dr. Toni LaMotta to trace a brave arc from a vow of obedience to a life rooted in discernment, self-trust, and inner authority. Through lived experience and gentle, repeatable practices, Toni shows how to hear the guidance that’s already there—and how to act on it with courage.

We unpack fear as information, not a flaw, and explore a playful model where your “barking dog” (anxious mind) and your spirit (calm knowing) both speak—but only one deserves the final say. You’ll learn the seven-minute presence practice that brings body, heart, and head online in the right order, turning mental chatter into quiet clarity. We talk dragonfly wisdom and why slow unfolding isn’t a defect; it’s how deep change locks in.

Toni guides us to treat life as teacher, not enemy: finding the gift in setbacks, reframing “failure” as feedback, and using neuroplasticity to change the meaning of old memories without denying what happened. She shares how to stop asking “What should I do?” and replace it with “What does my heart want next?”—a small shift that simplifies decisions and eases chronic anxiety. 

Ready to make guidance tangible? Tune in, try the seven-minute practice, and tell us the name of your barking dog. If this resonated, follow the show, share with a friend, and leave a review to help more listeners reclaim their inner authority.

Toni's contact details: https://tonilamotta.com/

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January can feel heavy after Christmas: routines resume, bills arrive, and the cold bites harder than we remember. We wanted to offer something warmer than a pep talk—a mix of practical money calming and sensory richness that helps you feel abundant even when funds run low. Together we unpack why the post-holiday dip hits so hard and how to replace panic with a plan you can actually follow, then layer in small rituals that make ordinary days feel spacious and kind.


We guide you into a forest meditation recorded with birdsong and the hush of water nearby. Step by slow step, the practice invites you to notice breath, ground, and the truth that change is made of small moves taken often. You’ll choose one next step that sits just outside your comfort zone—calling a support service, setting a walk on your calendar, or planning that shared meal—and leave with a felt sense of ease. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s momentum.

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We start by reframing January from a sprint to a season of setup. You’ll hear how a playful mood board clarifies what you want to invite this year without turning goals into punishment. From there, we outline a one-habit-per-month strategy that keeps focus sharp and progress steady—think fewer grand gestures, more consistent steps. If the gym is on your list, we map out how to start small, observe your energy and schedule, and only then add intensity. The same approach applies to reducing sugar, drinking more water, reading more, or exploring a job change.

Along the way, we look at the hidden gifts of this month: quiet mornings, reflective evenings, and the chance to recover from holiday strain. You’ll get practical ways to cut screen time and return to the real world so your attention can actually fuel your goals. To close, we guide a short, soothing breathing meditation—simple posture cues, nasal breathing, and an ocean-wave rhythm—to help you build a calm baseline for better choices all week.

If you’re ready for a reset that lasts longer than a week, this conversation offers a clear map and a kinder tempo. Subscribe for more grounded practices, share this with a friend who’s tired of all-or-nothing resolutions, and leave a review to tell us the one habit you’ll focus on first.

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We've rebranded and this message to explain why! Previously we were called: Awakened Consicous Conversations Podcast but we have rebranded to: When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck- What To Do next.

Feeling spiritually stuck can feel lonely, confusing, and strangely noisy—like you’re trying every practice you know but none of it lands. We’re changing that. Our newly named show, When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck, What to Do Next, zeroes in on the exact moments where growth plateaus and offers clear, compassionate steps to regain traction without burning out or overthinking.

We walk you through why we shifted the title and focus, what that means for long-time listeners, and how this new direction brings more value to self-help curious seekers. 

We also want to hear from you. Tell us where you’re stalled and what topics would help most as we build out new content and launch our updated website in the new year. Subscribe, leave a review to help others find the show, and share this episode with a friend who could use a calm, practical guide when their spiritual work feels stuck.

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Holiday peace isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about noticing what’s real, caring for yourself, and choosing timing that supports your nervous system. Old triggers, and past experiences can distort the present. Chart a gentler path through winter: trade harsh resolutions for “changes” that start in February, and use December and January as a sanctuary for reflection, planning, and financial reset.

To anchor calm, we guide a cozy holiday meditation: a fire-lit room, the scent of pine and spice.

 If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a gentler January, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find this space.

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What if the person you needed years ago is the person you are now? I take you through a candid self-interview on growth, spirituality, and the quiet work of becoming.

 I share how small, ordinary moments—like a hot cup of tea during loss—can become anchor points, and how noticing them keeps us from bypassing real feelings. We dig into the difference between performing spirituality and practicing it: not lofty labels, but how we treat others, ourselves, and the world when no one is watching.

 What no longer fits? What tiny habit helps? 

We close with a guided meditation that invites you to take an eagle’s view of your life, seeing the balance of joy and pain from above so you can return to earth more centered. If you’re craving practical spirituality, emotional clarity, and a kinder inner voice, this one’s for you.

If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s in the thick of growth, and leave a quick review to help others find us. Your reflections shape future episodes—what question are you asking yourself today?

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If you’ve felt stretched thin by December’s pace and everyone’s expectations, this conversation is your reset button. We look at how to treat your time as sacred, why good people can still resist your growth, and what it takes to protect dreams without burning bridges. The goal isn’t to retreat from life; it’s to design it—five quiet minutes at a time.

We dive into the subtle ways we abandon our path: constant accommodating, busywork that feels productive but isn’t, and the fear of being seen trying. You’ll hear practical scripts for boundaries that land with kindness, not defensiveness, plus a simple framework for negotiating time with loved ones so it becomes a genuine win-win. We talk about selective sharing to safeguard fragile goals, how to handle emotional weather when the light fades, and why micro moments compound into momentum.

You’ll also get a guided meditation: picture a warm fireplace and a single candle that lights each time you claim space for yourself. That image becomes a practice—your choices fuel the flame, not anyone else’s verdicts. Expect grounded advice on people-pleasing, compassionate communication, and staying calm around holiday drama without abandoning your needs. By the end, you’ll have a week-long promise you can keep: carve a longer sit, breathe, and name one next step that honors your path.

If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs permission to pause, and leave a quick review to help others find it. Then tell us: what boundary will you set this week?

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The calendar may be crammed, but December itself invites a different pace—slower, quieter, deeply restorative.  We lean into that invitation and map a soulful December that helps you release the weight of the year, reflect with clarity, and prepare for the returning light. From a simple five‑minute journaling ritual to a gentle dusk‑to‑dawn guided meditation, this conversation offers grounded practices that fit real life and bring your nervous system back to calm.

As the solstice approaches, we focus on preparing foundations for a brighter year without the pressure of brittle resolutions. Think mindful transitions.

The episode closes with a calming visualisation that carries you from dusk into darkness and out toward light—so you can meet January already steady, already rooted.

If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a breather, and leave a review to help more listeners find these practices. Then tell us: what are you ready to release before the new year?

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Beauty doesn’t start at the mirror; it starts in your energy. We sit down with Nina Gan—BBC‑trained makeup artist, commercial veteran, and sound healing practitioner—to trace how resilience practices like gong baths and kundalini yoga can reshape confidence, soften self‑judgment, and make makeup feel like self‑expression instead of self‑erasure. From Red Dwarf prosthetics to island shoots with Elizabeth Hurley, Nina’s career spans high art and hard days, including injury and personal upheaval that forced a full reset and a new philosophy of care.

Together, we unpack what really changes after 40 and why the best techniques focus on lifting rather than masking. Nina breaks down why “rules” about age and products often mislead.

Expect practical ideas you can use today. By aligning nervous system care with smart, tweaks, you’ll glow inside and out.

A beautiful meditation concludes the show.

Nina's contact details: https://ninagan.com/

Nina's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninaglondon/

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It's our 250th episode and a milestone deserves meaning, so we invited mystical comedian and author Justin L. Shaw to help us rethink trauma recovery with curiosity, humour, and a grounded spiritual toolkit. Justin’s story moves from an affection‑starved childhood to addiction, jail cells, and the grind of “just functioning,” then pivots into a profound awakening he calls a bliss attack—an experience that reframed reality as a persistent illusion and taught him how to plug into source on purpose.

Justin's contact details: https://www.awakenthesourcerer.com
We dig into his book Sorcery 101 and its 13 Rungs, a practical ladder that starts with shadow work and climbs through other ways of healing. Justin breaks down the difference between instinct and intuition . Along the way, we compare DMX and Jay‑Z to reveal how similar origins can diverge wildly depending on programming, focus, and the willingness to grow.

What sets this conversation apart is the role of comedy in healing. Justin shows how laughter disarms fear, primes the nervous system for learning, and keeps heavy topics light enough to carry. We close with a meditation.

Enjoy the episode, then subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more listeners find these tools.

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