Why not meditate?

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What if that feeling that there must be more to life is actually an invitation to follow your intuition?

In this episode, I am joined by Lauri Sophia Rose, a certified hypnotist, spiritual teacher, counselor, and ascension guide. 

What intrigued me most about Lauri is that she has spent many years navigating both the corporate world and the spiritual realm. In our conversation, we explore what it can look like to bring spirituality, intuition, and deeper self-awareness into our very human, everyday lives.

If you've ever felt that quiet knowing that there is more for you, this conversation is an invitation to listen inward, follow the nudge, and explore where it might lead.

About Lauri:

• Website: https://theheartofsophia.com/
• Email: [email protected]

Lauri also offers a free meditation designed to help you connect with and balance the different parts of yourself. Email her directly to receive it.

Ways to connect with Masako:

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• Website

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After 150 conversations with meditation teachers, neuroscientists, spiritual leaders, therapists, healers, and everyday people whose lives have been transformed through meditation, I wanted to pause and reflect.

This is my first solo episode in a long time—and perhaps my most personal one yet.

This episode is less about meditation and more about what meditation has taught me about being human.

If you've ever questioned your path, wondered whether you're on the right track, or felt like life was only giving you one breadcrumb at a time, I hope this conversation reminds you that you're not behind.

Perhaps you're exactly where you need to be.

Thank you for being part of these first 150 episodes.

Here's to the next chapter!

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In this milestone Episode 150 of Why Not Meditate?, host Masako is joined by her dear soul sister, Ginger Ready — an Embodiment and Energy Coach and Reiki Practitioner devoted to helping women awaken the spiritual power already within them and step fully into their soul’s purpose.

Ginger’s approach is both grounded and expansive. She reminds us that you can be mystical and everyday. You don’t have to choose between worlds or shrink yourself to fit into one identity. Instead, you are invited to fully embody who you already are.

In this conversation, we explore what it means to awaken your authentic self, shift your energetic state, and begin living in alignment with your inner truth. We also speak about the importance of moving the body, listening inwardly, and learning to trust your intuition as a guiding force in your life.

Ginger and I also share about Rise and Reset, our collaborative early morning beach gatherings in Sarasota, Florida — where somatic movement, breathwork, and energy healing come together in nature to support deep regulation and transformation. If you’re local, we would love to welcome you to a future session.

This episode is an invitation to remember your own inner wisdom, reconnect with your body, and explore what becomes possible when you begin to live from a more embodied and authentic place.

About Ginger:

• Website: www.theembodiedfrequency.com
• Get on a waitlist for The Awakened Woman A Soul Frequency Journey!
• Instagram
• Tiktok

Ways to connect with Masako:

• Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!
• Why not meditate? FB Group
• whynotmeditate.podcast IG
• masakozawa_coaching IG
• Website

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In this episode, Masako sits down with intuitive energy healer, Elizabeth Golden for a profound conversation about intuition, grounding, healing, and spiritual awakening.

With over two decades of experience, Elizabeth shares how her spiritual journey unfolded after meeting her teacher and how meditation, grounding, and inner healing can help us reconnect with our authentic selves and uncover our divine gifts.

Together, they explore the importance of staying grounded and present in today’s fast-moving world, how unresolved emotions can affect our wellbeing, and why true healing always begins within.

This conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and trust the wisdom already living inside of you.

About Elizabeth:

• Website: https://www.elizabethisgolden.com/

Ways to connect with Masako:

• Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!
• Why not meditate? FB Group
• whynotmeditate.podcast IG
• masakozawa_coaching IG
• Website

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✨ Live Breathwork Session: Join me Friday, April 17th at 10 AM Eastern for a 45-minute guided session. More info here: https://www.masakozawa.com/breathwork-registration-3 ✨ 

In this episode, Host, Masako sits down with Kellie Jean, a Reiki practitioner with over 20 years of experience, for a grounded and inspiring conversation about intuition, energy healing, and spiritual alignment.

Kellie Jean shares her journey of following inner guidance, even when it didn’t always make logical sense, and how that trust has shaped her life and work in profound ways.

Together, they explore the importance of meditation as a daily practice for connecting with your higher self, calming the nervous system, and strengthening your intuitive awareness.

About Kellie Jean:

• Website: https://kelliejeanreiki.com/
• Free guided meditation: Meditation for grounding & releasing

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Who is Tara and what is Tara Practice?
• What is Violet Flame?

Ways to connect with Masako:

• Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!
• Why not meditate? FB Group
• whynotmeditate.podcast IG
• masakozawa_coaching IG
• Website

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✨ Live Breathwork Session: Join me Sunday, March 29th at 8 PM Eastern for a 45-minute guided session. More info here: https://www.masakozawa.com/breathwork-registration-5904 ✨

In this deeply moving episode of Why Not Meditate?, Host, Masako Kozawa sits down with Kathy Bogue, co-founder of Soul Friend Retreats, for a raw and heartfelt conversation about grief, healing, and transformation.

Kathy shares her personal journey through profound loss — and how that experience became a catalyst for awakening, self-discovery, and ultimately, a life devoted to helping others heal.

Together, they explore the power of perspective, the role of meditation in navigating emotional pain, and how even life’s most difficult moments can open the door to growth, purpose, and deeper connection.

This conversation is a reminder that healing is possible — and that within every challenge lies an opportunity to transform.

About Kathy:

• Website: www.soulfriendretreats.com
• Instagram: Soul Friend Retreats | Group Travel Adventures (@soulfriend_retreats)
• Sedona Sacred Soul Journey All-Inclusive Women’s Retreat, April 26–30, 2026: Use the code WHYNOT100 to receive $100 off!

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Book "SIGNS" by Laura Lynne Jackson

Ways to connect with Masako:

• Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!
• Why not meditate? FB Group
• whynotmeditate.podcast IG
• masakozawa_coaching IG
• Website

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✨ Live Breathwork Session: Join me Sunday, March 15th at 11am Eastern for a 45-minute guided session. More info here: https://www.masakozawa.com/breathwork-registration ✨ 

In this episode of Why Not Meditate?, Host, Masako is joined by Frida Karsberg - an Equus coach, Reiki master, and intuitive guide who works with horses as partners in healing and self-discovery.

This conversation is an invitation to pause, reconnect with ourselves, and explore the subtle ways energy and authenticity shape your life and relationships.

About Frida:

• Website: https://www.fridakarsberg.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fridakarsbergcoach
• Upcoming retreat: https://www.fridakarsberg.com/group-events

Ways to connect with Masako:

• Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!
• Why not meditate? FB Group
• whynotmeditate.podcast IG
• masakozawa_coaching IG
• Website

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✨ Live Breathwork Session: Join me Sunday, March 15th at 11am Eastern for a 45-minute guided session. More info here: https://www.masakozawa.com/breathwork-registration✨ 

In this season 5 kickoff, Masako Kozawa sits down with Lisa Gingery Smith, a wellness guide and founder of Leap Wellness, to explore how meditation, breathwork, and energy alignment form the foundation for true transformation.

This episode is perfect for anyone ready to:

• Reclaim their wellness
• Align body, mind, and energy through micro practices
• Step into transformation through meditation and breathwork

About Lisa:

• Website: https://www.leapwellness.health/
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/lisagingerysmith/

Ways to connect with Masako:

• Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!
• Why not meditate? FB Group
• whynotmeditate.podcast IG
• masakozawa_coaching IG
• Website

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In the final episode of this special three-part mini-series, Host Masako and fellow Japanese healer Akiko Hoshihara explore the true meaning of self-love, the role of meditation in coming home to yourself, and what it means to embody a higher frequency as we move into a new era of consciousness.

This heartfelt conversation dives into presence, breath, energetic boundaries, and the importance of staying rooted in your body as old paradigms fall away and new earth frequencies emerge.

Whether you’re navigating your own awakening, reconnecting with your inner self, or simply curious about the energetic shifts happening collectively, this episode invites you to return to your essence with compassion and awareness.

• Listen to Episode 131: Reclaiming your true self: Spiritual awakening and inner child healing
• Listen to Episode 132: Embracing your soul’s assignment: Why you reincarnated now
• Listen to the first episode of this series: Two Japanese women explore Reiki, energy, and healing 
• Listen to the second episode of this series: Two Japanese women explore inner child healing

About Akiko:

• Website: Akiko Hoshihara
• Akiko's Instagram

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Dr. Sue Morter
• Book "The Energy Codes" by Dr. Sue Morter
• The spiritual significance of the rose
• Crystals for protection and how to use them
• Palo Santo vs. Sage: Which is better for smudging?
• The 5 Principles of Reiki
• Dolores Cannon and her work
• The New Earth by Dolores Cannon

Ways to connect with Masako:

• Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!
• Why not meditate? FB Group
• whynotmeditate.podcast IG
• masakozawa_coaching IG
• Website

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In this episode, Host, Masako sits down with Kara Goodwin, a spiritual guide, author, and host of The Soul Elevation Podcast. Kara began meditating during one of the most challenging seasons of her life, simply searching for peace and stability. What she discovered, however, was a journey that would completely transform her understanding of life, spirituality, and herself.

Together, Masako and Kara explore how our meditation practice naturally evolves over time — from seeking relief to embodying awakening. Kara also shares some of the mystical experiences she’s had through meditation, as well as practical insights for deepening your own practice and navigating your spiritual awakening with grounded awareness.

Whether you’re new to meditation or have been practicing for years, this conversation is a reminder that every session is part of your evolution.

About Kara:

• Kara's website
• Soul Elevation Podcast
• Book: Your Authentic Awakening: A Guide to Everyday Spiritual Living
• Sign up for Miracles Summit here

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Dr. Sue Morter

Ways to connect with Masako:

• Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!
• Why not meditate? FB Group
• whynotmeditate.podcast IG
• masakozawa_coaching IG
• Website

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