Celebrating Change and Growth - A Year End Message

I want to take some time to really dive deep into what this year has meant , not just for the podcast but for the broader conversation about healing and transformation . This year has been transformative in ways I never expected .

You know , it's funny how growth often happens in the spaces between our plans , in those unexpected moments of insight that come from a casual conversation with a guest , or in the comments from our listeners that make us see things in a completely new light .

This podcast has grown not just in numbers but in depth , in understanding and in the richness of our conversations To our amazing guests . Each of you has brought something uniquely powerful to the conversations the Reiki masters , who've shared how energy healing can bridge the gap between traditional medicine and holistic wellness .

The Qigong practitioners , who've taught us about the profound connection between movement , breath and healing . The yoga teachers , who've shown us how ancient wisdom can address modern stress and anxiety . The art therapists , psychics and mediums , who've helped us understand that healing often extends beyond the physical realm .

Each of you has contributed to a greater understanding of what healing truly means in our modern world . You know , one of the most beautiful things I've witnessed this year is how different healing modalities can work together , creating a more complete picture of wellness .

I've had episodes where practitioners from different traditions found common ground , where ancient practices were validated by modern science and where new healing techniques emerged from the blending of different approaches . This kind of collaboration and cross-pollination of ideas is exactly what the healing community needs right now .

Speaking of change and transformation , let's talk about that for a moment . This year has taught me that growth often requires us to step out of our comfort zones . I've learned that sometimes the most powerful healing happens when we're willing to try something new , to look at our challenges from a different perspective .

We've had guests who've completely transformed their practices and their lives by incorporating new modalities , who have looked at things differently , who have found healing in unexpected places and who've had the courage and I repeat , the courage to share both their successes and their struggles . I want to share a personal story about transformation .

For me , this year has been about being a guest on other podcasts and sharing my personal healing stories and how I reinvented myself and began the journey on this path to helping others . It has also been about writing my book and getting it to an editor finally , with the intention of publishing it in 2025 .

For me , it's also been about learning what I need to let go of really important Gotta , let go of things that no longer serve my greatest and highest good , and finding the courage once again the courage to forge new paths .

Sometimes growth isn't comfortable and it hasn't been but it's always worth it , Especially when we're pursuing growth and aligning with our most authentic self . One of the most exciting developments this year has been how this community has embraced new ways of healing . We've explored sound healing , art therapy , plant spirit , Reiki .

We've explored grief counseling , how to deal with narcissistic relationships . We've explored so many different ways to look at what can help us , what can guide us , what can change our lives , what can make our lives better . Maybe some of these things are unconventional now . Maybe they were just a few years ago .

Maybe they still seem a little woo-woo to some , but be open because you never know what's on the other side of that . We need to embrace change and we need to really really be open to new possibilities , to new things , to new ways of doing things .

That is what allows for that quantum leap of transformation to occur , not just within ourselves , but within the entire world , and we always try to honor traditional wisdom . It's been there forever . Why change that now ?

Let's honor it and let's allow it to really emerge the way it's supposed to be , not in just pockets where only a few people are practicing certain things like Qigong , for example , something that's been around for so many years . It's just starting to emerge here in the US . We're going to change that right .

We're going to allow for these new modalities quote-unquote new modalities to really step forward , and I hope people will embrace them . On the podcast , I'll continue to have segments that focus on practical application of course we always need that and how to integrate different healing modalities into daily life . How to develop your own healing gifts , for example .

How to tap into your own intuition , that inner guidance that's always there and we forget about it . How to navigate the challenges that come with personal transformation . When we change , things change .

Others may change , may not change , but we need to know how to navigate that To the listeners your willingness to explore these different paths , to ask questions , to share your own experiences . It's been incredible .

I've received messages from people who tried Qigong for the first time after listening to an episode and found it life-changing , From those who finally understood their empathic abilities after hearing from our psychic guests , From skeptics who became believers after experiencing the power of energy healing firsthand .

The growth I've seen in this community has been nothing short of remarkable . We've started or I've started with just a handful of listeners and now we have people tuning in from all over the world , each bringing their own perspective and experience to our collective understanding of healing .

Your questions have become more nuanced , your insights deeper and your willingness to engage with new ideas more apparent with each episode . I'd love for you to take a moment right now , wherever you are , to reflect on your own journey this past year . You know you are a different person than you were at the beginning of the year .

So what discoveries have you made about yourself ? What new healing modalities have you explored ? Perhaps you tried Reiki for the first time or started a daily meditation practice ? Maybe you discovered your own healing gifts or found the courage to share them with others . Take a deep breath and really sit with the magnitude of your own growth .

Now think about the challenges you faced and overcome those moments of doubts that turned into breakthrough , the synchronicities that led you exactly to the right teacher or healing practice at exactly the right time . Your growth is part of our collective evolution and I honor wherever you are on your path .

Looking ahead at 2025 , I can barely contain my excitement about what's to come . I have some amazing and groundbreaking episodes planned that will challenge our understanding of healing and wellness .

I'll be exploring the intersection of technology and traditional healing practices , diving into emerging modalities that blend ancient wisdom with modern science , and creating more opportunities for our community to connect and learn from each other . I believe 2025 will be a year of unprecedented growth and discovery in the healing arts .

A year of unprecedented growth and discovery in the healing arts . We're seeing more openness to alternative healing methods than ever before , More research validating traditional practices and more people awakening to their own healing potential .

Chat Off the Mat will be at the forefront of these developments , bringing you voices and perspectives that challenge , inspire and empower . Remember that transformation and growth are not always linear .

Sometimes they spiral , Sometimes they leap , Sometimes they have to stand still , but each step , each experience , each moment of learning contributes to our collective evolution as healers and human beings . Now , as we stand on the threshold of a new year , I invite you to join me in a moment of reflection and intention setting . Let's take a deep breath .

Let's create some space for what we want to call in for 2025 . What healing practices come to mind that you would like to explore ? What gifts within yourself are ready to be developed ? Maybe you're feeling called to deepen your existing practice . Perhaps there's a completely new modality that's been catching your attention .

What would it feel like to fully commit to your healing journey this year ? I invite you to set three intentions for your healing journey in 2025 . They don't have to be grand gestures or dramatic changes .

It could be as simple as committing to five minutes of morning meditation or Qigong practice , or finally booking a session with that person or that healer who's going to help you work through some early childhood or inner childhood experiences that you may be struggling with , or maybe something that you're really passionate about , that you want to start .

It doesn't have to be in the healing modalities . It could be a hobby . It could be anything . Think about what those intentions are Now . Feel those intentions in your body . Place them in your heart , Place them in your solar plexus , Place them in your third eye , Place them in your entire being . Really feel them in the body .

Make them a part of you , Make them a part of your energy . Our intentions are not set in stone . They're a seed that's planted within and , with careful attention , they'll grow . Our intentions are not set in stone . There is seed that's planted within and , with careful attention , they'll grow .

They may not grow the way you feel that they need to grow , but they'll surface in the way that's best for you . The future is bright , bright with possibility .

I'm honored to continue this journey with all of you and until our next conversation or chat , maybe you'll embrace change with courage , seek growth with curiosity and walk your healing path with an open heart . May your intentions for 2025 blossom into beautiful realities . And , to our future guests , I can't wait to share your wisdom To listeners .

Thank you for being a part of this journey of discovery and growth . To the healing community at large , thank you for continuing to push boundaries , for staying open to new possibilities , for holding space for transformation in all its forms .

As we close this year , I want to express my deepest gratitude for every person who has contributed to this podcast , the guests who've shared their wisdom , the listeners who've opened their hearts and minds , and to my family and friends who've supported me . Each of you is a part of this beautiful tapestry of healing and growth we're weaving together .

Thank you all so much , Wishing you a beautiful , abundant , happy and healthy 2025 .