Self-exploration takes time, patience, and a lot of soul-searching. In today’s episode, Vivian talks about how she’s learned to navigate finding truth, uncovering your deepest values, and why nature is the best teacher. She shares her own strategies to do inner-work, along with why it’s necessary. She also discusses how nature can be a great teacher for self-exploration and how you can look to it as a mentor. Join Vivian in another insightful and calming episode to learn more about how you can u...
Dec 03, 2019•34 min
Being aligned with your core values is vital to pursue your true purpose and joy. Identifying those values can often seem intimidating and confusing, but it doesn’t’ have to be. Today, Vivian Carrasco shares how you can get rid of the disconnect between you, your heart, and your values by using tangible exercises for self-exploration. She discusses the importance of being aligned with your “is-ness” and how to eliminate self-doubt. Join Vivian in this episode to learn more about how you can purs...
Nov 17, 2019•32 min
Each season brings opportunities for new growth. Learning how to tune into nature and your desires is a key part of moving through the liminal spaces of life. When looking at what each season teaches us, we also have to learn how to move through that growth and adopt those lessons into the next season. In this episode, Vivian Carrasco discusses how to practically take steps to pinpoint your desires and move towards what brings you joy. While doubt often accompanies us on our journey, there are s...
Nov 03, 2019•26 min
It’s human nature to resist change, defy uncertainty, and remain in our comfort zones. We’re genetically wired to only pursue our past experiences, but this often holds us back. Today Vivian Carrasco shares her own personal experience of reaching outside of her limitations to reach a seemingly impossible goal, and how you can too! She discusses how to ignite your imagination in a way that will provoke meaningful engagement and fulfillment in your daily life. Join Vivian in this two-part series t...
Oct 20, 2019•15 min
Creating goals can often be daunting but as the holiday season approaches we’re all thinking about the future. When it comes to creating a life that reflects the vision you desire, it’s easy to talk down on ourselves and feel “stupid” for not knowing how to get there. In this episode, Vivian shares her method for setting and achieving goals in a way that’s “MINE” and not “smart.” She reveals how to reset your internal framework and utilize your nature to create the life you desire. If you’re tir...
Oct 06, 2019•25 min
Today’s conversation of Within (U) is a deeply introspective exploration with Alexandra Kalinowski. Alexandra, the host of the What If Podcast, extends not only her heart but a shedding of light on some of the most intimate and transformative seasons of her life. Vivian Carrasco and Alexandra dissect what it looks to shed your predispositions and embrace the flow of the world around you, and how it impacts you directly. Join Vivian and Alexandra as they navigate how to listen to your body, take ...
Sep 22, 2019•59 min
This week’s episode is the first to introduce the new direction the podcast is taking. Joining us in this transition is Dan Simon, host of It’s Personal Podcast. In this episode, Dan prompts Vivian with a series of questions that not only reveal her truth but unravel her experiences in a way that you can apply to your own self-exploration. Dan and Vivian discuss how to embrace your innate nature, along with the process of immersing yourself in the goodness around you. Join Dan and Vivian in this...
Sep 08, 2019•45 min
This podcast has been a journey of almost 6 years. I've learned a lot over those years. One thing I know is that you need to constantly reinvent yourself. It's been a process of learning and growing, and I'm still learning and I know that if I look within myself, I can find the answers. Join me on this journey Within (U)!
Aug 25, 2019•6 min
Today’s topic is inspired by recent conversations of overcoming fear and building strength. In this episode, Vivian explores what it looks like to live a life without regret and how to create a life you’re proud of. She discusses what the most common regrets people experience at the end of their lives are and ways to redirect your life to reflect the life you want. It’s never too late to change or develop more heart, so join Vivian in this insightful discussion to learn how you can live a more i...
Aug 11, 2019•26 min
The road to happiness is paved by our experiences and self-exploration. While the journey may not be linear, the magic is in learning to ride the waves. Join Vivian Carrasco and Sarita in this soul-searching conversation while they unravel the process of finding your own happiness. This episode reveals some of the most daunting commonalities we all face and how to redirect our default reactions. Tune into this episode to hear more about the key components to finding self-alignment and how your f...
Jul 28, 2019•45 min
If you’ve ever traveled the tube in London, you’ll hear an automated voice say, “mind the gap” when the door opens, reminding passengers not to fall into the crevice, that space between the train and the platform. Today’s special guest, blogger Elizabeth Martin, from mindingthegaps.life, talks with Vivian about the opportunity she had to take a “gap year” many years after getting married and having a family. In her blog, Elizabeth documents these changes in her life as she strives to fully exper...
Jul 14, 2019•52 min
Char and Nancy join Vivian in today’s episode of Turning Inward, where they discuss the paradoxical nature of wanting to be open but not being able to take in everything that’s available to you. Learn ways that will help you navigate life when it feels a bit overwhelming. Feeling the need for change is at the heart of your ability to make it happen. Change what you see in the world, how you make decisions, and the way you lead yourself and others. Join in as they indulge in a heart-to-heart on t...
Jun 30, 2019•52 min
Equilibrium and liberation are two of the significant insights that Vivian shares with us, of her own personal journey to wholeness. Things that might seem simple by outward appearances can actually have deep roots, and it can take some time to navigate your interior life, tapping into what your spirit calls you to, rather than what has been culturally conditioned into your psyche. Join Vivian as she discusses her year in review, plus dig into some soulful details about “The June Journey of Joy”...
Jun 16, 2019•33 min
Today, we have another heart to heart conversation with Char, Nancy and Vivian! We never know where these conversations are going to take us, but we are always impacted and enriched by the conversation. Our lives have a format, almost a cadence to them that we don’t always understand. But in the same way that the spaces between music notes are as much a part of the music as the notes are, the punctuation in our lives adds to our stories. Join us as we dig in and see where we will end up. Show Hi...
May 26, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Compassion is a key part of giving people the permission they need to change. Growth never stops and it’s important we allow ourselves to constantly move with it and provide others the space to do the same. Today, Vivian Carrasco talks about how we can find understanding for others throughout their growth processes and our own. Along with this, she shares how to build self-awareness, identify values to guide you through life, and finding your inner child again – not only for you, but to teach yo...
May 12, 2019•25 min
Join Charlene, Nancy, and Vivian Carrasco in this week’s conversation about navigating relationships, change and growth. They all bring enlightening insight about how they’ve handled shifts within their own lives and relationships. From how to shift your patterns of behavior within relationships, how to navigate change with your partner, and the most effective ways to give and receive feedback, this episode has it all. If you’re looking for a gentle push to teach you how to use discomfort as a g...
Apr 28, 2019•54 min
In this episode of Turning Inward, Vivian Carrasco shares exclusive insight on the progress, process, and updates on her new book, Love Being Human. Along with this, Vivian also gives a sneak peek of her book by reading the completed introduction. Vivian covers topics such as finding harmony within yourself, learning to love being human, and establishing priorities that align with your values. To learn more about Vivian’s book and how you can find your own inner joy, join Vivian in this journey ...
Apr 14, 2019•25 min
Today’s episode is another heart to heart conversation with Nancy and Char. We’re talking about meaning and story, and how our different perspectives affect how we view events. We talk about how we are interconnected as humans, but also struggle to stay in our own lane and mind our own business despite the interconnectedness. Show Highlights: Projection and how it affects our relationships Transference vs. projection Engaging in conversation is at the root of almost everything we do. Conscious a...
Mar 31, 2019•51 min
Growth is a natural process, but it never gets any easier. Learning to find peace and comfort in transitional seasons is the greatest skill you’ll ever master. Today, Candace Palmo, editor and literary midwife, shares anecdotes from her farm and enlightening messages she’s received from nature that have helped her through growth periods. Join your host, Vivian Carrasco, and Candace as they dig up these gems from the universe in todays’ episode of Turning Inward. Show Highlights: How being bound ...
Mar 17, 2019•45 min
Communication is the backbone of our society, whether it’s small talk, personal, business, or just day-to-day colloquy. It’s important to understand the questions our subconscious is asking through this communication and how to naturally direct conversation with others. In today’s episode of Turning Inward, Vivian Carrasco has a heart-to-heart with friends about how to tap into your unconscious desires and begin to understand how they’re shaping your experiences and relationships. Tune into this...
Feb 24, 2019•53 min
Vulnerability can be intimidating for many of us. There seems to be a cultural stigma in which we all tend to associate softness with weakness, but today's conversation expands on why that isn’t the case. In fact, Elsie Escobar, yoga instructor, and podcast personality explains why embracing vulnerability is the best thing you can do for growth – along with opening yourself up to others' growth process, giving yourself permission, and learning to look inside yourself. Tune into this episode of T...
Feb 10, 2019•1 hr 3 min
In a world full of advertisements and fitness gurus it can be difficult to tune into your own body. Learning how to understand your own needs and creating a healthy relationship with yourself is the first step to having a wholesome life. In this episode of Turning Inward, nourishment specialist, Cathy Cochrane, talks about how to become more aware of the choices you’re making for your health, how to have a healthy relationship with food, and the importance of accepting things for what they are. ...
Jan 27, 2019•49 min
Sometimes it can be difficult to find a safe place to voice your thoughts. That is why creating that space for others is so important. In this episode of Turning Inward, Dr. Vivian Carrasco has a lighthearted conversation with Nancy and Char about creating a safe place for others and within American culture. To hear more about how you can nurture your emotional learning and improve your ability to receive vulnerability, join us in this episode of Turning Inward. Show Highlights: Creating creativ...
Jan 13, 2019•52 min
As we approach the holiday season and the end of this year, it’s likely your mind is flooded with what you want to achieve, where you want to be, and how you want to use that to pour into others. It can be a struggle to channel that energy and find a sense of direction. Today, Michelle Sammons and Vivian Carrasco invite you to gather with them in lighthearted conversation to find how you can open your heart to find the sense of direction you’re yearning for. Tune into this episode of Turning Inw...
Dec 23, 2018•56 min
Today, we will make a pilgrimage to our innermost selves by exploring our limiting beliefs and vulnerabilities. We will be sharing our personal insecurities and how to help you evaluate your internal dialogue by reversing negative thought processes. We extend the invitation and encourage you to join us in our heart-to-heart with Nancy Guerrera and Charlene Hoey, by doing some soul searching of your own. Tune into today's conversation while we delve the importance of self-love, discovering what f...
Dec 09, 2018•1 hr 6 min
It's easy to assume that once you know your purpose and mission in life, that there are few barriers to actually accomplishing your mission. However there are times when, even though you know your mission, for some reason, you can't find your voice to speak the truth of your mission. In today's episode, I talk about the time this happened to me. It was this past year and I just couldn't even verbalize why I couldn't record a podcast, but I just knew I couldn't. I pulled the plug on the podcast, ...
Nov 25, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Teresa Ott isn’t afraid of the unconventional. When you find yourself questioning “why are we doing what we are doing”? - just because it’s what's expected - it’s time re-evaluate your answers. When she and her husband started questioning why they needed to have a house at all - they began looking for some out of the box ideas. Living in an RV was supposed to be a temporary transition - but after each started second guessing whether the other would “go for it”, they finally reached the point tha...
Nov 11, 2018•57 min
Steph Lagana - business coach and a spiritual healer. Made a significant move when she decided to leave her career and pursue spiritual healing. There was a time in Steph’s life when her health was failing and she was in a place where she wasn’t in alignment with her spirit. She knew some changes had to take place and she had a support system of people who believed in her and came to a different conclusion about Steph than she did. They held the vision for what Steph’s life could really be - a l...
Oct 28, 2018•49 min
The foundational principle of almost all religions is love. To love ourselves and love each other seems to be at the core of what connects us to the Divine. Organized religion has historically not been tolerant of a person attempting to find their own path to Source. Today’s show is a conversation with Nancy Guerrera about the walk through the journey of determining the distinction between religion, spirituality and what’s right for each person. Vivian has come to appreciate mysticism for many r...
Oct 14, 2018•55 min
Today on the podcast, Dr. Vivian Carrasco will tell a story called “The Parable Nietzsche”. Vivian will help you understand the transition you go through in life, by explaining the three transformations of the spirit. She will give you tips that can help you let go of what you were raised to do and allow you to do what you want to do. Show Highlights: The Parable Nietzsche – The three transformations of the spirit The Camel – The season of obedience and following the rules. The Lion- Knocking do...
Sep 16, 2018•22 min
