On this episode Brian Berneman explores effective meditation practices for busy modern lifestyles, focusing on the power of brief, conscious moments. Key Takeaways: Short 1-2 minute meditation practices can be highly beneficial, even in busy schedules Quality of awareness and presence matters more than duration in meditation Micro-moments of stillness help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and improve productivity Simple techniques like focused breathing, sensory awareness, and gratitu...
Aug 19, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 221
On this episode Brian Berneman sits down with Dr. Holly Duckworth, a QHHT (Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique) practitioner and author, to explore the profound wisdom and healing potential of connecting with the higher self. Key Highlights: Holly's transformative journey from a family tragedy to discovering Dolores Cannon's work and dedicating herself to QHHT Detailed explanation of the QHHT process and how it facilitates deep trance states to access higher wisdom Common themes that emerge from ...
Aug 12, 2025•49 min
On this episode Brian Berneman explores the concept of the purple unicorn' or 'black sheep' in families - individuals who break patterns and bring healing. The 'purple unicorn' serves a vital role in family healing and breaking unhealthy patterns This role, while challenging, is a chosen responsibility to transmute intergenerational trauma and create positive change Self-care, support systems, and various healing practices are crucial for those in this position to maintain well-being and effecti...
Jul 29, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 219
On this episode Brian Berneman explores the concept of healing beyond the cessation of pain or suffering, and discuss the role of pain in personal growth. Healing isn't just about eliminating pain; it's about shifting underlying emotional, behavioral, energetic, and ancestral patterns Pain and suffering are messengers, signaling aspects of ourselves that need attention and transformation Healing is non-linear, often messy, and can initially intensify awareness of repressed feelings before leadin...
Jul 08, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 218
On this episode Brian Berneman and Masati explore insights on human potential, consciousness expansion, and transformational practices. Key Takeaways: Masati gained profound insights through near-death experiences, accessing deeper levels of consciousness beyond typical human awareness "Inception frequencies" and "hypermeditations" can rapidly shift core patterns, allowing access to greater human potential without reliving trauma Current consciousness shifts are like a "software upgrade", requir...
Jun 17, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 217
On this episode Brian Berneman explores why many people wait until hitting rock bottom before making significant life changes, and discuss preventative approaches to personal growth. Key Takeaways: Society often glorifies "pushing through" and busyness, leading to crisis-driven change Preventative awareness involves noticing early signals from our body and mind before they escalate Creating daily spaces for reflection, connection, and rest can help prevent reaching rock bottom Seeking support an...
May 27, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 216
On this episode Brian Berneman chats with Jacqui O'Connor about her journey and her work with Heart Place Hospital to support healthcare workers and carers. Key Takeaways: Heart Place Hospital provides multidimensional support for frontline workers, addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs The healthcare system often neglects self-care for carers, leading to burnout and stigma around seeking help Integrating holistic approaches with conventional healthcare can create more sust...
May 20, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 215
On this episode Brian Berneman explores the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world and discuss methods for incorporating slowness into daily life. Key Takeaways: Slowing down is essential for well-being, connecting with natural rhythms, and combating burnout and anxiety Ancient cultures and wisdom traditions recognized the cyclical nature of time and the importance of rest Introducing daily rituals of presence and aligning with nature's cycles can help reintegrate slowness into modern ...
May 14, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 214
Brian Berneman and Kate Kripke discuss maternal mental health, conscious parenting, and strategies for mothers to navigate challenges and connect with their children. Key Takeaways Focusing on "how to feel" as a mother, rather than "what to do", leads to better outcomes and connections Addressing deep-rooted beliefs and nervous system regulation is crucial before implementing parenting strategies Mothers have innate wisdom and intuition, but need tools to access it amidst societal pressures and ...
Apr 29, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 213
On this episode Brian Berneman explore thes importance of focusing on the present moment in personal development while addressing past experiences and future aspirations. Key Takeaways Present moment focus is crucial: it's the only time we can take action Healing the past in the present creates positive change for the future Somatic practices and mindfulness enhance present-moment awareness Personal growth involves balancing past reflection, present action, and future vision The Present Moment a...
Apr 15, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 212
On this episode Brian Berneman talks with Olivia Johnson-Lee about reconnecting with our cycles and the power we have in aligning to natural cycles. Olivia's journey: She describes her journey of seeking answers for her mental health challenges as a teenager, which led her to explore yoga, women's circles, and eventually birth doula training. This inspired her to dive deeper into the menstrual cycle and bring awareness to the womb space. Understanding the menstrual cycle: Olivia explains the fou...
Apr 08, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 211
On this episode Brian Berneman and Harrison Meagher explore the power of presence, purpose, alignment in business and more. The power of presence: The discussion delves into the concept of "presence" - the deep, divine essence within each person that can be consciously infused into one's work and interactions to create greater impact and resonance. They explore how to tune into and embody this presence. Aligning business with purpose: Supporting spiritual business owners and entrepreneurs to exp...
Apr 01, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 210
On this episode Brian Berneman and Jenny Morgan explore approaches to challenging conversations, emphasizing empathy and understanding diverse perspectives. Key Takeaways: Empathy & self-awareness are crucial for effective communication across differing views Fear & shame are counterproductive; curiosity and compassion foster connection Creating time/space to understand others' experiences is vital, despite perceived urgency Language & labels can both connect and divide; nuanced unde...
Mar 25, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 209
On this episode Brian explores the concept of personal choice and responsibility in self-development and life circumstances. Key Takeaways: Many people live on autopilot, driven by unconscious conditioning and survival mechanisms rather than conscious choices Choosing oneself involves taking responsibility, prioritizing personal needs, and creating healthy boundaries Unlearning conditioned behaviors and healing work are crucial for authentic self-choice and empowerment Questioning everything is ...
Mar 18, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Brian explores the importance of trusting life's timing and how to balance faith with action. Key Takeaways: Trust that experiences, knowledge, and opportunities arrive at the right moment for personal growth. Balance trust in universal timing with proactive efforts to create favorable conditions. Avoid comparing personal progress to others' timelines; each journey unfolds uniquely. Healing and integration processes have individual timelines; there's no universal "right" duration. The Universe's...
Mar 04, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 207
On this episode Brian Berneman talks about the importance of self-prioritization and its impact on personal growth and relationships. Key Takeaways: Self-prioritization is crucial for personal well-being and showing up authentically for others. Choosing oneself over belonging can lead to more genuine relationships and better self-understanding. Implementing boundaries and self-care practices are essential steps in making oneself a priority. Gradual, small changes in daily life can help shift tow...
Feb 18, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 206
On this episode Brian Berneman talks with Christina Rinne about the healing power of the voice and sound. She describes her journey from becoming a social worker to a music therapist, and how she now combines vocal embodiment, emotional release, and energetic body work in her practice. The importance of voice and expression: Chrissy and Brian discuss the significance of using one's voice for self-expression and emotional regulation. They explore how shame and conditioning can inhibit people's wi...
Jan 07, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 205
Importance of emotional intelligence in leadership: Brian Berneman discusses how emotional intelligence is a critical aspect of modern leadership, going beyond just IQ and technical knowledge. Developing self-awareness, empathy, and resilience through spiritual practices like mindfulness can make leaders more effective at navigating challenges, communicating with their teams, and bringing out the best in people. Mindfulness as a tool for emotional intelligence: He emphasizes the value of mindful...
Dec 24, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 204
On this episode Brian Berneman talks with Shaté Hayes about following one's path. Shaté shares the story of her journey, starting as a professional dancer and dance educator, and then transitioning to a corporate career and now working in workforce development to help others find purpose and joy in their work. She discusses the courage it took to pursue her passion for dance despite her family's initial hesitation. The importance of finding alignment and purpose: Shaté and Brian discuss the impo...
Dec 10, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 203
On this episode Brian Berneman chats with Michelle Hawk about the power and journey of personal transformation. Michelle's Shamanic & Alchemical Journey: Michelle discovered shamanism as a teenager. She has studied various shamanic traditions and also developed a deep interest in alchemy, seeing it as a way to combine her scientific background in biology with her spiritual practices. The Interconnectedness of Science and Spirituality: Michelle & Brian discuss how their backgrounds in sci...
Nov 26, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 202
On this episode Brian Berneman introduces the topic of holistic living - nurturing ourselves spiritually, cognitively, and in all aspects of our modern, fast-paced lives. He shares his own journey of integrating spiritual practices daily to bring more wholeness and balance. Incorporating daily spiritual practices: Brian emphasizes the importance of integrating small, manageable spiritual practices into our daily routines, such as taking 3 deep breaths before meals. He explains how this can help ...
Nov 19, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 201
Celebrating 200 episodes of The Conscious Action Podcast: Brian Berneman emphasizes the importance of celebration for mental health, motivation, and cultivating a positive mindset. Brian notes that many cultures around the world have rituals and ceremonies to mark significant life events and stages, and encourages you, the listener, to learn from these practices. Celebrating small wins and everyday accomplishments: Brian discusses how celebration doesn't have to be reserved only for major achiev...
Nov 12, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 200
On this episode Brian Berneman talks with Kate Hall (Ethically Kate) once again after being the first guest of the podcast. Key Takeaways Kate Hall (Ethically Kate) has evolved from Instagram influencer to sustainability educator, author, and public speaker Sustainability messaging should balance seriousness with accessibility, fun, and hope to inspire action Diversifying income streams and maintaining offline connections are crucial for influencers' long-term sustainability Starting small with ...
Nov 05, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 199
On this episode Brian Berneman explores the importance of integrating holistic practices into healthcare for professionals' wellbeing and improved patient care. Key Takeaways: Self-care is crucial for healthcare professionals to provide better patient care and maintain personal wellbeing. Incorporating short, easy-to-implement holistic practices (e.g., mindfulness, breathwork) can significantly impact stress management and overall health. Shifting workplace culture to prioritize employee wellbei...
Oct 29, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 198
In this insightful episode, Brian Berneman is joined by guest Fernanda Bertrand to explore the profound topic of balancing the material and spiritual aspects of life. Fernanda, a successful entrepreneur in the interior design and staging industry, shares her journey of realizing that external achievements and material wealth did not bring the lasting fulfillment she had expected. Through self-discovery and spiritual practices, she is learning to bridge the gap between her outer success and inner...
Oct 22, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 197
On this episode Brian Berneman talks with Pam Buchanan, founder of Quantum Sense about the importance of integrating the soul into our understanding of wellbeing and work. Key Takeaways: Pam & Brian advocate for a holistic approach to health, integrating body, mind, and soul wellness. The importance of grounding and understanding one's soul purpose before attempting to elevate consciousness. Businesses need to evolve to incorporate soul health alongside physical and mental health initiatives...
Oct 15, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 196
On this Episode Brian talks with guest Jana Stern about how to navigate the spiritual landscape in current times. Jana shares her personal journey, including her early connection to spirituality and crystals, her struggles with mental health issues like eating disorders and borderline personality disorder, and her path to embracing her psychic gifts and using them to help others. She emphasizes the importance of honoring one's intuition and inner voice, rather than suppressing it. The Mental Hea...
Oct 08, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 195
On this episode Brian Berneman talks with Russell Harvey, The Resilience Coach. Russell's background and journey: Russell shares his background and how he became interested in human behavior and resilience. He started in training and learning & development roles, and eventually became a resilience coach after helping clients at the Co-op organization navigate challenges during a difficult time. Understanding resilience and adaptability: Russell defines resilience as "springing forward with l...
Oct 01, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 194
On this episode Brian explores the importance of unlearning in personal growth and transformation. Key Takeaways: Unlearning is crucial for breaking free from limiting beliefs, patterns, and unconscious behaviors Awareness, mindfulness, and reflection are key tools for identifying and unlearning conditioned responses Unlearning is a continuous, layered process that requires courage, responsibility, and self-compassion Healing work and diverse perspectives can facilitate the unlearning process an...
Sep 24, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 193
On this episode, Brian and Rosemary explore allowing changes in one's path as well as incorporating different perspectives to transform and grow. Rosemary's Background and Journey: Starting with a legal education that didn't suit her personality, then discovering a passion for mediation and alternative dispute resolution. This led her to explore human behavior, trauma, child development, and eventually becoming a counselor and writer focused on self-improvement and personal growth. Limitations o...
Sep 10, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 192
