As humans, we move through different seasons of life. Each season brings new growth, inner-transformation, and discovery. In today's conversation, Vivian explores what it means to move through new experiences as you shift from the inside out. She also discusses what it means to move through your awareness and how you can get to know yourself better through the process. Join Vivian in this introspective and deep conversation. Show Highlights: The natural posture of growth Moving into new experien...
Mar 14, 2021•32 min
Many of us struggle to find our purpose, identify our gifts, or even find what makes our heart sing. Today’s guest, India Delgado, had an epiphany one day when she was able to identify her purpose and pursue it wholeheartedly. Vivian and India discuss how to become aware in the search of your gift, the discomfort of discipline, and finding the undercurrent of joy in unenjoyable moments. Join Vivian and India in this heart-felt and inspiring episode to learn more about how you can develop deeper ...
Feb 28, 2021•57 min
Love is the greatest force we can tap into in our lives. Love is stronger than fear, and can propel further than self-criticism. Today, Vivian discusses the importance of having self-compassion and how it can change your life. Vivian shares how she increased her capacity to receive love and became her own friend. She also shares tools and embodied practices to help you develop your own self-compassion. Join Vivian in this gentle and embracing episode to help you improve your own self-compassion....
Feb 14, 2021•29 min
This year has sparked change in a variety of ways, in both our internal and external lives. For many of us, this meant the loss of a loved one, the loss of normality, or the loss of a job. Moving forward through the world after these changes is going to look different for all of us, but we’ve been provided with an opportunity to shift our normal and focus on our divine calling. In this episode, Vivian discusses what it means to find your job, career, or even a new hobby as a means of sparking yo...
Jan 31, 2021•35 min
Every process has a beginning. Whether or not you recognize the art of the practice, every choice you make is in pursuit of some journey. In today’s episode, Vivian shares what it means to make MINE goals, and how you can set intentions to achieve your goals. She explores how to look at your nature, find what brings you joy, and how to be innovative in your pursuit of your dreams. She also highlights the importance of practice, cultivating community, and how you can achieve your goals. Join Vivi...
Jan 17, 2021•50 min
Cultivating curiosity will eventually lead you to compassion. Although today’s guest, Craig Constantine, describes himself as just a regular guy, he is an absolute jewel, and he has a myriad of different projects on the go. Vivian was fascinated by his project on cultivating curiosity, and then that leading to compassion, so she spoke to him about it. Today, we offer their conversation to you, the listener, as a gift from us. Life is constantly changing. Along the way, Craig came to realize that...
Dec 27, 2020•1 hr 8 min
When navigating change, there comes a process of learning to let go and trust the process. In today’s episode, Vivian Carrasco shares the lessons she’s learned in her journey of mountain biking. She talks about what it means to find your unshakeable core, and the importance of finding community in that journey. Vivian also explores various aspects of transformation and how you can find practices to help you find your center. Join Vivian in this enlightening and powerful conversation. Show Highli...
Dec 13, 2020•27 min
This year has pushed and pulled us in many directions, but it’s also provided us with many opportunities. In today’s conversation, Vivian shares what it means to re-imagine our approach to gathering. She discussed ways we can find creativity, push the boundaries past our sense of self, and start being inventive outside of holiday traditions. Join Vivian in this exploration of self, imagination, and re-invention of traditional narrative. Show Highlights: How do we re-imagine how we gather Making ...
Nov 22, 2020•19 min
Being kind, sparking conversations, and spreading awareness are all crucial to have a connected community. Today’s guest, Ren Newman, is the face behind Toughersations Cards. A company that advocates for supporting the LGBTQIA + community, and emphasizes on the importance of kindness. In this conversation, Ren shares some of the experiences she’s been navigating over this past year, as well as her thoughts on how to move past societal pressure, breaking generational habits, and cultivating ident...
Nov 08, 2020•47 min
You may have a daily routine that you like to follow. Maybe it’s when you get up in the morning, when you go to bed, or maybe you don’t have one at all. Today’s guest, Peggy Freeh, interviewed 60 people on their daily practices and is now on her own personal journey to share that knowledge. Peggy and Vivian discuss what it means to have a mindfulness practice and how to discover yours. If you want to get past blocked thoughts and show up as your best self, tune into this insightful conversation ...
Oct 25, 2020•53 min
I have a delightful treat for you in today’s show as I welcome back Sarah Dietman. As always, we’re talking about navigating between what’s now and what’s next. Specifically, we’re discussing how ordinary moments in life can be magical as we regard them with perspective and awareness. Sarah Dietman is your “trusted wing-woman who is part teacher, part coach, and part systems set-up person.” Sarah and I have great fun as we talk about tuning into what you need to find what you really want in life...
Oct 11, 2020•42 min
Life presents us with different seasons, and with each one comes new opportunities for growth. Today’s guest, David Carrasco, is an ex-military leader, mountain bike enthusiast, and husband of 30 years. Vivian and David discuss the transformations of identity that happen over time, how they’ve watched each other grow, and the importance of giving your partner space and support in that process. They also explore the importance of staying anchored in yourself while still shedding beliefs that don’...
Sep 27, 2020•37 min
Life presents us with different seasons, and with each one comes new opportunities for growth. Today’s guest, David Carrasco, is an ex-military leader, mountain bike enthusiast, and husband of 30 years. Vivian and David discuss the transformations of identity that happen over time, how they’ve watched each other grow, and the importance of giving your partner space and support in that process. They also explore the importance of staying anchored in yourself while still shedding beliefs that don’...
Sep 13, 2020•36 min
Growing up in a world that pulls what’s right and wrong in a million different directions can leave us feeling confused. Finding the answers within yourself can be a difficult and long journey, but will bring you so much peace. Today’s guest, Rebecca Shisler Marshall, shares what her journey of transforming through identities has been. Vivian and Rebecca explore how life prepares us for our journeys, finding stillness, and how to replace negative beliefs with positive practices. Join Vivian in t...
Aug 23, 2020•48 min
As the end of the year is nearing, we’re all preparing for the next chapter. Some of us, may have been ready for this season to end from the beginning. Today, Vivian discusses the importance of shifting our focus from the end and initiating a new beginning. While it’s easy to want to rush seasons, many of them are important for our self growth. Join Vivian in this conversation about shifting our mental direction, managing energy vs time, and how to turn inward to find answers. Show Highlights: F...
Aug 09, 2020•17 min
Life often presents us with opportunities for change, whether we’re ready or not and often the change is uncomfortable. Life has a way of pushing us in the direction we need to go. Today’s guest, Mayda Poc, shares her journey of navigating life transition and how life has given her opportunities to make those changes. She also shares how she rekindled her spirituality, and how she’s learned to give herself grace. Join Vivian in this remarkable episode to hear more about Mayda’s life changing sto...
Jul 19, 2020•43 min
When we feel emotions of overwhelm, anger, or discontent creeping up on us, we have the ability to redirect those feelings. When you look at how we experience the world, it all comes down to brain patterns. Today, Vivian Carrasco unveils how we can reprogram those brain patterns, cultivate the art of surprise, and allow ourselves to feel joy despite the negativity we may be experiencing. If you want to learn how to develop the freedom to feel good in every situation, join Vivian in this conversa...
Jul 05, 2020•25 min
In this special episode, Vivian captures the lessons and biggest takeaways she uncovered in her 46th year of life. For her annual birthday review, she discusses her journey into wholeness, self-discovery, and how she has found spirituality outside of collective or organized religion. She talks about the many gifts she’s received from life in a physical and abstract sense and how those gifts have impacted her year. Join Vivian in this encapsulation of her 46th year as she re-gifts all of the less...
Jun 21, 2020•24 min
With all of the massive shifts happening around us, we are all in a state of self-exploration, learning, and growth. The need for systematic change is now more prominent than ever and there’s no better time to educate yourself and be a part of that change. In this episode, Vivian discusses the prejudices she’s not only experienced but had to overcome herself. She discusses some of her own struggles as a woman of color, and the importance of elevating the voices of the black community. Join Vivia...
Jun 07, 2020•13 min
Books can bring us new ideals and perspectives that we wouldn’t have initiated on our own. In today’s conversation, Vivian and Heather Williams, of Green Buddhi Yoga, discuss the teachings that The Way of The Rose by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn brought them. The scale a variety of concepts, such as how we can experience religion on a personal level, the bridge between religion and the patriarchy, and how we can treat sex as sacred and not dirty. Tune into this episode for an insightful and int...
May 24, 2020•51 min
Mothering can show up in many different ways. It doesn’t have a specific gender, the need for children, or a limit on ability. Learning how to mother yourself, loved ones, employees, projects, and children, is crucial to nurturing your growth. In today’s episode, Vivian shares the importance of allowing yourself to give and receive mothering. She explores the importance of learning to allow others to mother you, and the spiritual revival that can accompany letting your children nurture you. Join...
May 10, 2020•25 min
Prayer is a crucial part of self-growth and connecting to your soul. In today’s episode, Vivian has an exploration of prayer and shares what her journey with prayer has been. She discusses the benefits, and what it looks like to open your perspective of prayer. She also teaches the method of the “body prayer” and how you can incorporate it into your daily life. Join Vivian in this episode to find your prayer, find your method, and attend to what you’re called to. Show Highlights: What is a pract...
Apr 19, 2020•19 min
In today’s episode, Vivian reflects on the lessons and topics she’s curated for you in the upcoming episodes. She discusses what it means to find your why, what it means to love being human, and how death is an opportunity for new beginnings. She offers an invitation for you to reflect on what your milestones say about your growth, as well as to creatively express your becoming. Join Vivian in this exploration as she guides you through this next season of growth. Show Highlights: How to shift fr...
Apr 05, 2020•28 min
Creativity is the key to all change in our lives. As we move through transitional phases, finding ways to channel our energy and explore ourselves through a creative outlet is the best thing we can do for ourselves. In this episode, Vivian explores the importance of creativity in seasons of growth. She discusses what it means to find a way of being that is an embodied practice and how to be open to the flow of creativity. Join Vivian in this episode to reignite and practice your own creativity. ...
Mar 22, 2020•20 min
Life is a continuous cycle of growth. No matter how far we’ve come, we’ll continue to evolve and change identities. In today's conversation, Vivian talks about growing in the in-between spaces and how to distinguish between a role and yourself. As we move quickly through our identities, it can be difficult to be in the gap of significant changes. Join Vivian in this exploration of self-growth and the importance of having the ability to reinvent yourself. Show Highlights: Finding a way to see our...
Mar 08, 2020•25 min
Self-compassion can bring our lives more happiness, more confidence, and more kindness. While overcoming our negative self-talk can be hard, it’s important to find a softness for ourselves. In today’s episode, Vivian shares the benefits of self-compassion, along with tangible practices you can take on your own journey. Vivian explores the beauty of a self-compassion break, and physical practices to soothe your soul. Join Vivian in this meditative and gentle episode to find what draws you closer ...
Feb 23, 2020•29 min
You can’t give from a glass half full is a cliche we’re all familiar with, but tend to overlook. When it comes to loving others, we have to start with ourselves. While this can prove to be a struggle, it’s the only true doorway to growth. In this episode, Vivian shares her journey of self-compassion and what it means to be kind to yourself. She discusses the barriers we have to overcome in order to reach a place of self-love, along with the strength it provides us. Join Vivian in this self-explo...
Feb 09, 2020•21 min
The seasons allow us an opportunity to grow with them as we move through our own lives. When we find ourselves feeling stagnant, there are practices we can utilize to connect us back to our spirits. This weeks practice is dedicated to breath. Vivian shares how you can use the practice of breath to center yourself and find connection in your daily life. Vivian also takes you through a guided breath meditation that you can take and use as your own. Join Vivian in this rejuvenating and inspiring ep...
Jan 19, 2020•15 min
Journeying through change looks differently for all of us, but there are strategies we can take with us to learn to center ourselves. Today, Vivian talks about the path of growth and what it truly means to turn inward. She discusses her own process of change and the importance of releasing expectations of the path to be straight. She moves between teaching and practices to help you both learn and to gift you with tangible practices you can use in your own journey. Join Vivian in this exploration...
Jan 05, 2020•17 min
The process of inner-exploration is slow and never ending. However, as we choose to make these small changes every day, we can look back over the years to see how much progress we’ve made. Winter in particular is a season for grieving the old, mourning, and deep rest. Winter gives us an opportunity to prepare for new birth. In today’s conversation, Vivian shares how you can prepare yourself for new birth and how you can use the practice of advent to prepare your heart. Join Vivian in this conver...
Dec 15, 2019•14 min
