Robbie's personal journey: Robbie shares about her path into the healing and counseling space, including how the experience of helping her aunt pass away from cancer led her to pursue a master's in counseling with a focus on narrative therapy. She discusses the importance of connecting with the body and somatic experiences in the healing process. Bridging different healing modalities: Brian and Robbie discuss the challenges of bridging the "mainstream" cognitive/talk therapy approach with more h...
Sep 03, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 191
Caring about what others think: Brian explores why people care so much about what others think of them, explaining that this is a survival mechanism developed from the need to belong. He shares his own experience of not succumbing to peer pressure, and encourages the audience to question their assumptions about what others might be thinking. Overcoming the fear of judgment: Brian delves deeper into the root of caring about others' opinions, emphasizing the importance of developing a strong sense...
Aug 27, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 190
Stress and the importance of presence: Brian Berneman discusses the topic of stress and how the antidote to stress is being present in the moment. He explains that most people are not fully present, as they are often caught up in thoughts about the past or future, rather than focusing on the present. He emphasizes the importance of practices like mindfulness, meditation, and conscious movement to help cultivate presence. Understanding the roots of our lack of presence: Brian delves into the reas...
Aug 20, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Chelsea's background and journey: Chelsea shares her personal story, including growing up in a dysfunctional family, struggling with addiction and eating disorders, and finding healing through practices like yoga, meditation, and somatics. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and embracing one's full experience, both positive and negative. The mind-body connection in recovery: Brian and Chelsea discuss the significance of the mind-body connection in the recovery process. They highlig...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Importance of finding the right practices: Brian discusses the importance of finding the right experiences and practices that can support each moment in our lives and help us be well. As we change and grow, we need to be open to exploring new and different practices, perspectives, and traditions to continue expanding and developing. Adapting practices to different moments: Brian shares how some practices he started practicing as a teenager he still does, but not in the same way every day. He lea...
Aug 06, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 187
On this episode we talk with Malti Bhojwani, transformation facilitator, Coach & Author. Malti's personal transformation journey: Malti shares how her own personal challenges and struggles in her 30s, including being overweight, divorced, and financially unstable, prompted her to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. She discusses how realizing she had created her own "mess" led her to become a "self-help junkie" and explore various modalities to shift her perspective fro...
Jul 30, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 186
On this episode we talk with Nila Lleshaj, founder of Kiss The Earth, a wellness and beauty brand that embraces the power of Blue Lotus for both inner health and outer beauty. Blue Lotus has profoundly impacted every aspect of her life, which is why her mission is to share the wisdom and beauty of this sacred flower with the world. She believes in the healing and transformative power of sacred plants. and their ability to expand human consciousness. Nila's journey with Blue Lotus: Nila shares he...
Jul 23, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 185
On this episode we talk with Valeria Sumar, a Nutritionist and Dietitian specialized in Women’s Health, menstrual health educator, Womb massage practitioner, body awareness and intuitive eating therapist, and trauma-informed practitioner. Valeria shares her journey from studying nutrition to exploring embodiment practices and her own healing process. Brian and Valeria emphasize the importance of reconnecting with the body and honoring its wisdom. Challenges of disconnection from the body: How so...
Jul 16, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 184
Introduction to Mindfulness in the Workplace Brian shares his personal experience of bringing mindfulness practices into his work at a Buddhist retreat center and the positive impact it had on wellbeing, cohesion, and productivity. Overcoming Resistance to Mindfulness Brian discusses the importance of understanding the openness of a company's culture to introducing mindfulness practices, as they may seem foreign or unfamiliar to some. He emphasizes the need to demonstrate the various benefits to...
Jul 09, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 183
On this episode we talk with Lainne Love, a Spiritual Psychology Coach & Bestselling Author, Leading Edge Healer, Founder + CEO of A Bigger Mission, and Momma. Growing up in Chaos Childhood with a teenage mother with a lot of instability and lack of attention, safety and funds. Western Medicine system Emergencies and dealing with symptoms are great with our conventional health system. For a preventative, healing process traditional medicine or 'alternative medicine' might be the way to go. C...
Jul 02, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 182
On this episode we talk with Stephanie Moyal, co-founder of Troop. They are on a mission to demystify mushrooms and make them approachable, and what better way than in a delicious gummy? From losing her job to founding Troop Not knowing what to do and then discovering mushroom's abilities and healing potentials and starting with Jake Mellman a new business. The power of mushrooms How mushrooms can help with anxiety, stress, immune system and to reconnect with ourselves. Creating mushroom gummies...
Jun 25, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 181
On this episode Brian explores the idea that Healing and wellbeing is a process and not a quick fix. Holistic healing is a process, not a quick fix: Brian emphasizes that holistic healing therapies are processes, not one-time quick fixes. People often expect immediate results, but true healing and transformation require an open-minded, ongoing journey of self-discovery and growth. He shares his own experience of how certain practices like Tibetan yoga, Reiki, and family constellations had profou...
Jun 18, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 180
On this episode we talk with Mary McGonagle, an intuitive healer and feminine energy coach with a passion for guiding high-achieving women toward breaking free from their own limitations and fully embracing their true essence. As the founder of True Vibe, Mary is wholeheartedly devoted to helping individuals unlock their true potential. Healing past wounds Mary explained how childhood experiences with emotionally unavailable fathers and relationships left her feeling misunderstood, shaping belie...
Jun 11, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 178
On this episode we talk with Molly Claire, founder of The Masterful Coach Collective, author of the best-selling book, The Happy Mom Mindset , host of "The Masterful Coach Podcast" and a proud mom of 3 Molly's background and coaching journey Molly shares how she discovered coaching through her sister, who was training to become a coach. At the time, Molly was struggling with chronic fatigue and other personal challenges, and the coaching approach resonated with her in a profound way. She decided...
Jun 04, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 178
On this episode we talk with Carly Jean Puch, host of the Consciously Clueless podcast, which assists listeners in discovering the connection between a healthier you and a healthier world through veganism, mindfulness, and a love for the planet. We explore how being mindful and living a vegan lifestyle can help create a healthier planet and society, the importance of not judging others or make them feel guilty for their lifestyle choices, understanding that everyone is on their own journey of aw...
May 21, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 177
On this episode Brian explores the idea that we all can change at any moment. How can you allow yourself to embrace changes? How can you rewrite your story and choose differently? Follow us @consciousactionnz on Facebook and Instagram and on https://www.consciousaction.co.nz/ Support the show Support the show _________ Ready to embark on your journey to wellbeing and conscious living? ✨ Transform your life 🟡 Experience transformative events 💥 Explore holistic therapies for healing & mindfu...
May 14, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 176
On this episode we talk with Jennifer Mulholland & Jeff Shuck, leadership development strategists and executive coaches, and founders of Plenty Consulting Jennifer and Jeff share their backgrounds in leadership, spirituality, and entrepreneurship. They founded Plenty to help people access their inner light and feel they have plenty within and around them. Creating safe spaces through presence Jennifer explains how dropping into presence allows deeper awareness of internal cues. This self-saf...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 175
On this episode we talk with Dan Millman, a former world champion athlete, Stanford University gymnastics coach, martial arts instructor and Oberlin College professor. His 18 books are published in 29 languages. His first book, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, was adapted to film in 2006. Over a span of 40 years, in 32 countries, Dan has taught the "peaceful warrior's way," a practical approach to living an aware, purposeful, and healthful life. Dan talks about his journey, from gymnast to author, h...
Apr 30, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 174
On this episode Brian explores the importance of developing compassion in our lives, practicing it and how compassion can change the world. How can you develop compassion towards yourself? How can you develop compassion towards others? Follow us @consciousactionnz on Facebook and Instagram and on https://www.consciousaction.co.nz/ Support the show Support the show _________ Ready to embark on your journey to wellbeing and conscious living? ✨ Transform your life 🟡 Experience transformative event...
Apr 23, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 173
On this episode we talk with Tom Paladino, Founder of Scalar Light, a scalar energy researcher & pioneer in the field of energy healing. With over 25 years of experience developing healing techniques designed to help people all over the world to recover from pathogenic infection and experience true health and wellness, he stands at the forefront of scalar energy healing, inspired by the groundbreaking work of Nikola Tesla. We explore the primal energy, the energy of the universe, the benefit...
Apr 16, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 172
On this episode we talk with Kiki Grace, a Relationship Coach and Psychedelic Facilitator who coaches her clients to embody exactly who they want to be in order to cultivate the intimate, connected, & meaningful relationships they desire. Kiki is skilled at cultivating a safe space for inner exploration supported by compassionate honesty where, through working together, clients hold themselves with a confident, embodied, and empowered disposition which they carry into all relational aspects ...
Apr 09, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 171
On this episode we talk with Scott Shute, founder of Changing Work, author and former LinkedIn executive. Scott is at the intersection of the workplace and ancient wisdom traditions. He blends his experience as a Silicon Valley executive with his lifelong practice and passion as a wisdom seeker and teacher. In his most recent role at LinkedIn, Scott was the Head of Mindfulness and Compassion programs. He has been a pioneer in creating workplace mindfulness programs and advancing the discussion a...
Mar 26, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 170
On this episode we talk with Sherry Shaban, an extraordinary fitness and life coach who’s battled back from the brink of paralysis to transform not only her body but her entire outlook on life. Sherry will challenge your conventional wisdom on dieting and fitness as we look at why diets fail, and what you can do differently. We are unpacking the nuances of ‘transformation’ versus ‘results,’ and how you can move from a life of limitations to one of endless possibilities. From the role of intuitiv...
Mar 19, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 169
On this episode Brian explores the importance of spending time by ourselves - fully with yourself, without escaping your inner experience. How can you develop a better relationship with yourself? How can reconnect with the parts you have been neglecting? Are you escaping your experience or are you able to be fully with what is? Follow us @consciousactionnz on Facebook and Instagram and on https://www.consciousaction.co.nz/ Support the show Support the show _________ Ready to embark on your journ...
Mar 12, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 168
On this episode we talk with Christine Zeschniok, a Business Coach for conscious leaders and founder of The Activated Woman. Her focus lies in helping coaches, healers, mentors & guides to create activating content online that helps their audience commit to their own transformation and move towards their dreams. We explore coming back to ourselves, listening to our guidance and trusting, walking the talk, listening to others and choosing even if it's different, what is success, how to explai...
Mar 05, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 167
On this episode Brian explores what surrendering means, how we experience it, letting go of what no longer serves and how can we allow things to come. What does surrendering means to you? How do you let go of things? Follow us @consciousactionnz on Facebook and Instagram and on https://www.consciousaction.co.nz/ Support the show Support the show _________ Ready to embark on your journey to wellbeing and conscious living? ✨ Transform your life 🟡 Experience transformative events 💥 Explore holist...
Feb 27, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Join host Brian Berneman as he delves into the journey of self-discovery and inner peace with guest Zac Parish. In this episode: 🧘♂️ Zac's personal journey from a deep fascination with Buddhist principles to establishing the Awareness Academy is truly inspiring. Through mindfulness, wellbeing, and leadership training, Zac empowers individuals in business to thrive in both their personal and professional lives. 💡 Explore the importance of self-awareness and compassion in fostering a positive w...
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 165
On this episode Brian explores how we are all unique and so we have to go through our own individual journey of wellbeing. How are you allowing your path to be unique? Are you comparing yourself to other's journeys? Follow us @consciousactionnz on Facebook and Instagram and on https://www.consciousaction.co.nz/ Support the show Support the show _________ Ready to embark on your journey to wellbeing and conscious living? ✨ Transform your life 🟡 Experience transformative events 💥 Explore holisti...
Feb 13, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 164
On this episode we talk with Eric Balance, conscious creator, host of 'The Resilient Minds Podcast, founder and visionary. We explore conscious entrepreneurship, understanding why we are doing things, embodying change, how we are showing up, going from unconscious to conscious, building a relationship with oneself, becoming a leader, reconnecting with oneself, the need to heal money traumas, the importance of integrating our different aspects and find balance. Eric talks about his journey, learn...
Jan 30, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 163
On this episode Brian explores how we can better navigate an embrace the changes that take place in our lives. Change is inevitable and is always taking place. How are you being in relationship to changes? What do you do when a change happens? Follow us @consciousactionnz on Facebook and Instagram and on https://www.consciousaction.co.nz/ Support the show Support the show _________ Ready to embark on your journey to wellbeing and conscious living? ✨ Transform your life 🟡 Experience transformati...
Jan 09, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 162
