Living a Conscious Life: The Podcast

Don Johnson

Welcome to Living a Conscious Life: The Podcast, where we explore and discuss the importance of finding more peace, wholeness, and freedom in our lives. I’m Don Johnson, your host, an American living in Scotland. Being conscious means being awake, being present. When we’re present, we can pay attention to what’s happening within us and around us. We can make better choices and be more effective at whatever we’re doing. Living a Conscious Life is about bringing more self-awareness into our lives. And, for an even deeper dive, check out my new book, "Living a Conscious Life: How to Find Peace, Wholeness, and Freedom in a Chaotic World". It's on sale now and available wherever books or e-books are sold.

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The Importance of Inner Work and Healing with Mark Baugh

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Meditation and Mindfulness with David Gerken

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Embody Your Full Potential with Claudia van Zuiden

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The Inner Game with Sean Brawley

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May 31, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1

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