With Heart and Wonder: Recent Episodes
Meghan Johnston
This is an invitation to embrace a life filled with heart and wonder.
Join us each week for conversations and reflections that celebrate the possibilities. You'll hear from the most incredible souls who are living heart-centred lives with playful curiosity, creativity and courage.
Each episode will inspire you to connect a little deeper with the wisdom of your own heart.
Have you ever experienced an inner knowing that you ned to take a break? But you keep pushing it off and pushing it off, until life intervenes?
This episode shares my recent story with needing a break and deciding that it's time to put the podcast on hold for a few months.
We'll be back later this Fall!
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Your space impacts how you feel!Interior Designer, Diana Delaney joins us this episode to chat about:* Why getting clear on how you want to feel is the most important step! * How to release the pressure and make design fun! * The top tip to get a paint colour you love * Why you should incorporate pieces you love, even if they don’t “fit” in your space
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You can find her on instagram: @delaneydesignco
Or take a peak at her website here: https://delaneydesigncompany.com/
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In this solo episode, I circle back to the theme of purpose.
Instead of focusing on purpose, I invite you to get curious about how you can become more you! And expand your horizons and vision of what’s possible in the process.
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Are you feeling this pressure to figure out your purpose? This episode is for you!I’m joined by my friend and fellow coach, Adriana as we chat about:
* Why we get obsessed with finding our purpose
* How to reframe purpose - it’s not a destination
* The difference between finding your purpose and living on purpose
* How to bring more fulfillment into your days (and why this is what matters!)
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You can find her on instagram: @adriana.paez.coaching
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This one’s a sister episode to ep. 100. Tune in to hear why I’m celebrating you! And how you can join the celebrations this summer.
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I decided at the last moment to mark episode 100 in a different way than I had planned. Tune in to hear about someone who has been on my heart these last few days. Their legacy is one of spreading love, joy and hope.
We’ll keep the celebration alive in the next episode where I’ll share more about the future of the podcast and how you can be part of it!
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In this episode we’re joined by Rita Alma (leadership coach, conflict mediator, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practitioner and facilitator) who shares her story of making time for joy, creativity and connection outside of work, as a way to balance the hard and heavy.
We chat about: * What inspired Rita to prioritize joy and creativity in her schedule * Trying new things, making friends and creating community as an adult * How creative spaces allow us to connect to one another * The role of dance and singing in Rita’s confidence journey
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In this episode I share a realization that came up in my own life related to discomfort. There’s a big difference in how I meet physical discomfort from how I meet mental and emotional discomfort.
Tune in to hear what this all has to do with giving yourself the support you need.
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We’re going back to basics in this episode, because sometimes the most foundational things are the hardest to integrate (and the most impactful!).
Anytime you’re looking to create a shift in your life there’s two things you need to get clear on. Otherwise it’s really easy to feel confused, disoriented or to get burned out.
Listen in to hear the 2 things you need to get clear on when you’re looking to start a new chapter or to feel differently in your life.
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She’s back! One of the most loved episodes (episode 72) from 2023 featured my one and only sister, Becca Johnston.
Today we’re chatting after our latest sister date at a Tegan and Sara concert (as part of their Not Tonight 2024 acoustic and storytelling tour).
We reflect on: * The cyclical nature of healing, creativity and concert tours * Creating intimacy and communities where you can show up as you are * Role modeling vulnerability * The gift (and honour) of witnessing others as they do the work to heal
In addition to being my brilliant and incredible sister, Becca is also a queer woman who works as a therapist supporting queer people of all ages.
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Feel like there’s something wrong with you and like you just “aren’t doing life right”?
This episode with Cassandra DeAnn is all about using Human Design and Gene Keys to embrace your unique energy, gifts and purpose.
Cassandra shares her own story of coming home to herself after an upbringing of religious abuse and outsourcing her authority. Human Design and Gene Keys helped her find her confidence and embrace her gifts.
You’ll love her approach which is so deeply rooted in compassion and gentleness.
TODAY'S GUEST
Want to connect with today's guest Cassandra DeAnn? Here’s where you can learn more:
Website >> https://www.cassandradeann.com/
Podcast >> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/things-i-talk-about/id1689904928
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Today we’re taking inspiration from the Spring season to chat about fresh starts and new beginnings.
I share some of my own struggles when it comes to planning my routines, and how I’ve intentionally created more support to nourish myself as I plant new seeds.
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“You’re born to experience art” - Cindy Ingram
In this episode we’re joined by Cindy Ingram for a conversation about how anyone can use art as a way of connecting more deeply with themselves.
We chat about:* How art can help you grow and heal (even if you don’t know anything about art) * Why you get goosebumps sometimes when you look at art * How to look at art for self-discovery and healing * Cindy’s new book: Art Is About Being Whole
TODAY'S GUEST
Want to connect with today's guest Cindy Ingram? Here’s where you can learn more:
Book >> https://cindyingram.com/book/
Podcast >> https://cindyingram.com/podcast/
Art Connection Circle >> https://cindyingram.com/circle
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Often we hold ourselves back from the things that give us energy and make us come alive, because other people don’t get it.
In this episode I talk about a short film I saw last week that totally inspired me - and I think it will inspire you too!
MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE
FILM: Soundscape (with Erik Weihenmayer + Timmy O’Neill)
NEWSLETTER (on tap dancing
PODCAST EPISODES (where I was a guest, chatting about getting your spark back, energy + fulfillment)
* Actually, You Can with Myf Galloway
* Ignite Your Spark
* Myth Tarot Love
* Perpetual mOetion with Dr. mOe Anderson
* Things I Talk About
* Thrive Beyond Size
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“The digital nomad lifestyle is not the silver bullet out of bad habits or unhappiness, and no one should see it as such. It's a way into different surroundings, more stimulation and achieving goals, a more saturated way of living with intense highs and lows.” - Kayla Ihrig
Kayla Ihrig is on the podcast today, chatting about her new book “How to be a Digital Nomad”.If you’ve ever wondered if traveling full-time is really as glamorous as it looks, or even if you are just trying to gather up the courage to go on your own solo travel adventure… this episode is for you!
We chat about:* Why Kayla quit her job to travel the world * What exactly is a digital nomad (you might be surprised by the history of the digital nomadism movement!) * The highs and lows of traveling full-time * Kayla’s answers to your questions (from culture shock to solo travel)
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Check out her book >> https://writingfromnowhere.com/book/
Find her on the 'gram >> @kaylaihrig
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For the first episode of 2024 we are letting things get real messy. This episode is all about sparking curiosity and moving forward even in the messiness.
It’s about getting curious and imagining what’s possible (not just for ourselves, but for our collective future).I talk about:* The argument from Naomi Klein’s latest book that I can’t get out of my head * The thing I’m (maybe… likely) doing wrong in my coaching * Moving through collective-future-related overwhelm
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I can’t believe it! This is the last episode of 2023. What a year it’s been.In this episode I’m reflecting on the biggest surprise from this past year. I’m also sharing 5 questions (that you might not have thought of!) to add to your own end of year reflection.
Reflection Questions:1. What were the moments that I felt most like myself this year? 2. What surprised me in 2023? ( this could be things that happened in the world, your own life, or places where you surprised yourself) 3. How did I show up for myself this year? 4. Where did I find wisdom this year? 5. What bloomed this year? What seeds did I plant that are still in the process of growing?
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“ You have to figure out, no matter what your age, what really brings you joy?”
Today’s guest Kim Selby, will without a doubt leave you feeling sparkly. Kim’s an incredible advocate for age positivity, choosing joy and igniting your spark.
In this episode chat about:* How to Ignite Your Spark * Reconnecting with your Childhood passions * Embracing the Gifts and Opportunities in your Third Act (or at any stage of life!)
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Want to connect with today's guest Kim Selby?
Take a peak at Kim’s website >> https://www.kimduffselby.com/
Find her on the 'gram >> @kimduffselby
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This one's a short and sweet episode with an invitation to shift perspectives when it comes to overthinking.
I share a tool to find the answers inside you when it feels like you don't know the way.
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Tara Winters is an award winning money & spirituality coach, soul guide, speaker, writer and mother of three. After years of hiding her spirituality while working as a corporate accountant and downplaying her money wisdom in the spiritual world, she discovered that money and spirituality can, in fact, truly elevate one another. She now brings her unique medicine to lovingly guide people back to their souls and to radically shift the way they see, relate to and create money so they feel rich, inside and out.
In this episode we chat about:
* What a Heart-Centered Approach to Money looks like
* Spiritual and practical tools for reaching your financial goals
* How to create a rich life from the inside out
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Want to connect with today's guest Tara Winters?
Take a peak at Tara’s website >> https://www.tarawinters.com.au/
Find her on the 'gram >> @tarawinters.co
Check out her group program >> Freedom: the feel good money immersion
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This episode explores the relationship between sound and self-expression including:* The yoga studio incident that inspired a whole lot of curiosity * The award I was given in high school that I was super embarrassed about * The practices I’ve been exploring to bring more compassion and celebration to self-expression through sound
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Mikaela Clark started her clothing company with the mission of making one-of-a-kind sustainably produced clothing that connected people with their inner kid. In this episode we chat about:
* How her childhood inspired creativity and self-expression
* How she founded Hansel as a way of grounding and connecting to her childhood self during a period of transition
* How you can get more playful and curious with using sustainable fashion as a tool for self-expression
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Want to connect with today's guest Mikaela Clark?
Take a peak at the Hansel website >> https://www.hanselclothing.com
Find Hansel on the 'gram >> @hansel_clothing
AND if you’re in the New York Area be sure to check out her upcoming event with the Brooklyn Museum - DM Mikaela for details.
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This episode is PART TWO of a two part series where we are diving into the art of celebrating yourself and what it has to do with pacing, patience and creating sustainable personal transformation.
In this part, I share my experience moving through my own healing journey with seizures and the three things that have helped me most to be patient - one of which is celebrating all the little wins along the way.
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Ever felt like there are things in your life that you should be proud of but you feel totally disconnected from them - almost like they happened to someone else?
This episode is for you!
It’s PART ONE of a two part series where we are diving into the art of celebrating yourself and what it has to do with pacing, patience and creating sustainable personal transformation.
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This episode is a little bit different! I share three not really (but also kind of) related stories celebrating lessons learned from messy imperfect living. Some themes explored: * Letting go of the weight of expectation * Slipping back into old patterns * Doing less (instead of trying to cram everything in)
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An extra big thank you today if you’ve left a rating, review or have hit “follow” - these three things all make such an incredible impact when it comes to the success and sustainability of the show.Thank you for being a part of this community!
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Erica Howes had this idea in her head to write her dad’s memoir. Over the last year she’s been bringing this “maybe-one-day” project to life and learning a whole lot about herself and her relationship with writing in the process.
She also just happens to be one of my very first (and longest) coaching clients. In this episode we chat about:* Moving forward even when you can’t visualize the end product * Why a seasonal approach to goals & priorities can be so impactful * Creating an environment where you can be your most creative self
P.S. Don’t forget to check out the Find Your Fall Flow workshop. Get all the info here: meghanjohnston.com/fallflow
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Want to connect with today's guest Erica Howes?
Website: https://www.ericahowes.ca
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My grandma recently shared one of those GEMs of wisdom that I’ll treasure forever. It was so simple, but helped me think even deeper about how I can create priorities in a way that feels empowering and exciting.
This episode is for you if you are someone who is constantly trying to do all the things or if you are feeling a call to do less (but in a way that feels exciting, expansive and oh-so-intentional!).
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“Creativity is on the other side of a courageous yes”
In this episode, Maria Habanikova chats with me about the process of writing her first children’s book - a journey that she’s been on for the last five years.
We talk about:
- The ocean canoeing adventure that inspired the story of The Flying Whale
- How her intention for 2023 became the catalyst for publishing
- What it was like seeing her words come to life through the illustrations
- The relationship between creativity and courage
TODAY'S GUEST
Want to connect with today's guest Maria Habanikova?
Find her on the 'gram >> https://www.instagram.com/mariahsk88
You can also purchase The Flying Whale: at Singing Pebbles Books, Books on Beechwood, Amazon, or directly through Maria (DM her on instagram for a signed copy of her book).
For information on upcoming readings & book signings, follow her on instagram.
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Calling all overthinkers!
If you’re anything like me it’s easy to find yourself using so much energy in planning, that there’s barely any left to bring your visions to life.
In this episode, I share a recent moment where I was able to shift from overplanning into a more playful approach and I breakdown what made this so impactful.
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Many of us have been conditioned out of trusting ourselves!
Today I’m introducing you to my friend Catherine Lenhardt. We met while training to become life coaches at the Beautiful You Coaching Academy in 2022.
In this conversation we’re diving into:
- What it meant to be each other’s coaching “buddy”
- How to reconnect with your instincts
- What self-trust is and how to cultivate it
- Embracing the different parts of yourself
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Want to connect with today's guest Catherine Lenhardt?
Take a peak at her website >> https://www.catherineshawnlenhardt.com/
Find her on the 'gram >> https://www.instagram.com/catherineshawnlenhardt/
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There have been many times in my life where I’ve found the idea of Joy completely overwhelming. And I know I’m not the only one!
This episode explores:
- Why joy can feel daunting
- How joy is different from happiness
- How to reframe your relationship with joy so that you can create space to feel more of it (no matter what is happening in your life)
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Are you a big feeler or highly sensitive?
This episode with Heather Dressel is for you. We chat about:
- What it means to be highly sensitive or an empath
- Why having language for our experiences can make us feel less alone
- Framing emotions as "energy in motion"
- Why sitting with our emotions matters & what can happen when you don't
- Practical strategies to release your emotions.
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Want to connect with today's guest Heather Dressel?
Take a peak at her website >> https://www.divinelysensitive.com/
Find her on the 'gram >> https://www.instagram.com/divinelysensitive/
Check out >> New Beginnings: A Journey Within
LISTENER SURVEY & GRATITUDE GIVEAWAY
I want to hear from you! For the month of May you can share your feedback on the podcast and be entered in a giveaway for some pretty incredible prizes.
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It's not just you. Transitions are tough. They can feel so sticky, confusing and disorienting. In fact, transitions by their very nature are disregulating.
But I actually don't think that's a bad thing! Despite our obession with smooth transititions and generally wanting to rush right through them, I think they offer us a really incredible opportunity to realign with your truth and our values.
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After hearing Elizabeth Gilbert talk here in Ottawa, my sister (Becca Johnston) and I debrief our biggest takeaways.
We cover a lot of ground including --> insights on what it means to be relaxed, how to have (and keep) your boundaries, and what it means to prioritize your creativity.
Did this episode spark an interesting reflection or a question stirring in your heart? I love hearing from you!
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I did something veeeeery different to mark my birthday this year. Tune into this episode to hear how I celebrated the occaision and what I learned in the process.
Today’s episode is an invitation to get curious about decision-making. Specifically the fear that can surround this idea of making the RIGHT decision.
We can get so stuck waiting for clarity, but what happens if we remove the pressure to make the right decision.
But what if clarity comes from action? What if what's needed for clarity is simply a willingness to take a brave step into the dark woods, not knowing what's on the other side.
I love hearing from you! Let's chat.
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Sabrina Persaud from Feast and Heal joins us to talk about the intersections between food, community, and care.
It's a deeply nourishing and inspiring conversation that will inspire you to slow down and savour the opportunities to connect more deeply with yourself and those around you.
You can find Sabrina on instagram @feastandheal
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We'll be exploring what seeds you can plan and nourish to bring more fulfillment and joy into your life.
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I've been working on writting a harmful pattern so ingrained in my life that I didn't even realieze all the places it was showing up.
This episode shares a peak into my journey and how I've replaced this habit with the practice of gentle momentum.
If this episode sparked any thoughts, insights or reflections. I'd love to hear from you! You can reach out on Instagram (@meghanljohnston) or send me an email (hello@meghanjohnston.com)
and if you are interested in a free 30 mins Coaching Consult, I would truly love to connect and chat more about how you can bring this practice of gentle momentum into your own life.
Learn more and book your call here: meghanjohnston.com/coaching
You asked for it... get cozy and settle in for a meditation for loving kindness.
In this 13 mins you'll anchor into your heart and expand the loving kindness within you.
This meditation is a Metta Meditation - a meditation from the buddhist tradition. There are MANY variations on this loving kindness meditation so feel free to play with the thoughts that you offer to yourself and to others as part of the meditation.
I'd LOVE to hear from you. Send me a note and let me know how this meditation went for you. (You can also ask me any questions on your heart!)
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Email: hello@meghanjohnston.com
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Dana Lavoie (from Making Menopause Easy) is on a mission to help you know that menopause doesn't mean your life is over or even that you have to experience tough symptoms.
Menopause can be a second spring, a time of reigniting your creative potential and stepping into your authentic leadership.
In this episode, Dana breaks down the three stages of Menopause, how this time of life can spark a creating awakening, and how to support healthy aging through reducing inflamation and more.
Check out Dana's 10 Steps to Reducing Inflammation Guide
Connect with Dana: https://danalavoielac.com
Want to connect with me?! I love hearing from you.
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Feeling off? I sure have been!
The barrage of new year marketing has felt like a lot this year, and after some reflection (and following my intuition), I finally pinpointed what felt off and why it's been making me feel so disconnected.
In this episode we talk about bringing more enjoyment into the day to day moments of life, a 3 step check-in process to help you shift from where you are to where you want to be, and how making the choice to feel good (when it's within our control) can not only build way more momentum but also result in a whole lot more fun!!
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I also share a pretty great offer that's a perfect fit for you if you want to infuse more self love and enjoyment into your own journey through this messy thing called life. Send me a message on Instagram or learn more at: meghanjohnston.com/coaching.
This is the time of year where we start to get reflective… We reflect on the year that has passed and on what we are seeking in the year ahead.
So in the spirit of all this reflection, I thought I’d share one of my biggest reflections from the year. AND it just so happens to be something you can bring into 2023 to live a life infused with more heart and wonder!
2022 has been a year for me of playing with the types of questions that I ask in my life.
We spend so so much of our lives in search of answers. But in my opinion, what we should really be in search of is good questions.
This episode dives into the impact great questions can have. Plus I share four questions to inspire reflection (and action!) as you journey into the new year.
In this episode I shared four questions to explore. Here they are for you:
- How well did I care for myself & my heart in 2022?
- What is life asking me to do differently?
- What feels most expansive, energizing and exciting right now?
- How would I like to feel one year from now?
Guess what?!
I have several spots for coaching clients to start in january! Together we can ask some really magical questions to help you get clear on what you want to shift and create goals for you to feel more courage, compassion and confidence than you ever thought possible.
Visit meghanjohnston.com/coaching for more info or send me an email at hello@meghanjohnston.com to schedule a free 30 mins coaching Consult.
A creative practice can be a refuge for you in the moments when life gets tough.
In this episode, I'm joined by artist Sabine Modder for a deeply inspiring conversation that explores:
- how art can be a creative process (that feels good!) not a product
- the link between creative practice and our wellness
- how a creative practice can be both a retreat and a playground
- how to start a visual journal
This episode is for you if you feel curious about building or reigniting a deeply nourishing creative practice!
In the Fall of 2021 I experienced something that totally shattered my sense of self and left my confidence in shambles. In this episode I share three things that helped me rebuild my confidence.
Let's talk about success.
In this episode, Sylvana Gatto from Bee Wellness joins us to discuss success at work.
This conversation will encourage you to get curious about what it is that you are chasing, both in the workplace and beyond.
You'll be inspired with tools to unravel your own assumptions about success, and to chart a path forward that feels aligned with you and your values.
Putting off the things that matter most? We talk about why in this episode.
Tune in to hear about what I've been up to these last 6 months and how you can reframe fear and make her your friend.
"If you're not taking your soul on an adventure, it goes to sleep" This episode with Deepshikha Sairam is an invitation to connect with all the answers that are already within you.
We explore how you can shed the layers of who you thought you should become, and embrace the highest version of you, including how to follow your intuition - especially when you feel stuck in fear and doubt.
Grab the gift (Guided Energy Transmition to Connect with the Field of Infinite Possibilities & Create the Future You Want): https://socialiquegroupe.lpages.co/energy-activation/
The short, sweet, & simple practices can still be impactful.
And when it comes to supporting our nervous system, they can actually be even more helpful as they let us recalibrate and reconnect with ourselves on a regular basis.
This episode is a celebration of taking small pockets of time for you! And I talk about a meditation I recently created to help you experience deep rest in less than 15 mins.
Find the meditation here: https://www.meghanjohnston.com/gift
Ever feel that tension between caring for your communities and caring for yourself?
I get to work with some truly incredible people! They are highly motivate compassionate leaders. But they tend to put the needs of others first --> this eventually leads to burnout!
Ashley is one of these people and in this episode we talk about her journey with rest and how she is learning to put herself first.
Learn more about Radical Rest Rhythms:
https://www.meghanjohnston.com/radicalrest
Our instinct when it comes to creating change is to go hard. We want to get out of the gate running with vigour and intensity.
But this can set us up for imbalance, disappointment, cycles of shame and even an energy that is the opposite of what we are trying to invite in.
This episode is a chance to reflect on whether your goals are supportive or of is there another way to bring about your desired change that is a little bit more gentle?
As you seek to create change, how can you let the process of change itself be more soothing?
Learn more about Radical Rest Rhythms here:
https://www.meghanjohnston.com/radicalrest
"Our silence is making us sick and our voice is one of the most healing medicines we have available to us"
Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur shares how what we don't speak can
affect our health. We chat about the role of voice in our wellness, the thyroid and how to better listen to your the needs and desires of both your body and your heart.
Check out Sarah's recipe guide for a happy thyroid: https://www.happythyroid.ca/free/
Explore how to cultivate a relationship with your environment, and make your space a sanctuary.
In this episode with Jen Walthers, we chat about the 5 Elements in Feng Shui, shifting our spaces through seasons of self care, and how to declutter in a way that doesn't add more stress to your life.
Jen wants to be your matchmaker! Take her quiz to find out which of the 5 Elements you should go on a first date with:
https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/61739fd360df0600180014d7
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Katy Hooks shares how social anxiety is actually not about our relationship with others, it's about our relationship with ourselves.
Listen in to learn more about Katy's journey realizing she was experiencing social anxiety, and how she went about healing. She also shares three amazing tips for anyone looking to untangle their own web of social anxiety.
Check out Katy's free workshop: https://www.thesocialanxietysolution.com/freeworkshop
I watched Motel Makeover 2x in two weeks. And if someone wanted to watch it again, I totally would!
This show made me feel like I could do anything, and today I'm sharing 3 lessons that we can take from the show and apply to our own wellness & self care journeys.
Tapping can help you tell the truth about how you feel.
Jacqui Acree joins us in this episode to talk about tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) and how you can use this simple tool in your life for healing and transformation.
We dive deep into the science of tapping & how it can help you find more calm and ease.
Find Jacqui's 10 mins Tapping taster here: experience.jacquiacree.com
Get the info on Meghan's upcoming Compassionate Approach to Rest masterclass: www.meghanjohnston.com/#subscribe
We tend to turn to rest as a reaction to those hit-the-wall moments where we totally crash.
When it comes to letting rest by a part of our natural rhythms of wellbeing, it can be pretty uncomfortable for a lot of us.
Enter the Do-Nothing-Day! The perfect way to disrupt our obsession with the expectations that drive us to do and achieve, and to let ourselves just be.
In this episode I share 3 tips to support you in cultivating your own Do-Nothing-Day!
"How we show up in our careers affects the way we decide to show up in the world" - Priscilla Jabouin
Waking up to a career you love means creating a LIFE you love. In this episode Priscilla Jabouin breaks down the false boundary between are professional and personal life.
We explore how to know when you need to make a career shift, the role of self love in our personal transformation, how to get clear on what you want, and how to pick the right people to share your goals with.
Social Impact Calligrapher, Justine Hwang, joins us in this episode where we explore the messy middle of the creative process.
We talk all about: expressing mood and meaning through mindful expressive lettering; how to use art and letting for social justice; and creating spaces for connection and mindful presence.
This episode is a beautiful reminder of the power of vulnerability and making mistakes when it comes to creativity and community.
We're back! After a very unplanned two months break...
In this episode I share a little bit about my own journey of healing. It's a process that can't be rushed, and the most skillfull choice sometimes is giving ourselves permission to step back.
Want to rest together? Join me for a free 75 mins Restorative Yoga class: https://meghanjohnston.mykajabi.com/freerestorative
You know those thoughts that are on loop that you just can't get rid of? That voice of the inner critic that can be oh-so-loud.
We dive into how to flip the script and untangle those thoughts to find more mental rest.
How do we transform our grief into growth?
In this episode, I'm joined by Behavioural Psychologist and Yoga Teacher, Diane Malaspina, as we explore the topic of grief.
We chat about the experience of grief and its manifestations, how to move through grief with care and compassion, and pathways for transformation.
If you'd like to learn more about grief, check out Diane's course with Yoga Medicine: https://yogamedicine.com/retail/online-courses/working-with-grief-yoga/
There is a passage I've been thinking about every day lately about the heart and it's resilience.
In this episode I share this beautiful passage and how it's been giving me hope in my own resilience.
There is myth all around us!
In this episode Steph Wall shares her passion for myth.
We talk about what makes myth so special (it's timeless, a gateway to the past and future, and connects us all together), how we can experience myth and see if unfold in our own lives, and how to bring stories and myths that are outside of us inward to more deeply understand ourselves.
Today we're celebrating the podcast-aversary!
I'm sharing three reflections after one year of the podcast. If there are seeds of a project within you, I hope these reflections inspire you to gentle and compassionate action.
I'm moving into 2021 with one question as my guiding light: How can I love myself well?
In this episode we explore applying Love Languages to our self-love to support our healing and care as we move into the new year.
Looking to connect with community this Winter season? Join the Yoga for Self Discovery & Mental Wellness online class series (combining yoga, guided journaling, and community connection): https://www.meghanjohnston.com/store/yogaselfdiscovery
Mariangelica Forero shares her thoughts on belonging and community in this powerful episode.
We start off this episode by chatting about an unforgettable experience of community and belonging that we shared together at the Imperfect Boss camp last Fall.
Mariangelica then shares how her own experience as a refugee have shaped her passion for community and her interest in creating online communities and spaces of belonging.
How can we turn "begin again" into a joyful proclamation?
There are moments in life when things are busy, and tough, and in a state of instability. When we lose touch with our care for ourselves, how can we begin again?
In this episode invisible illness advocate, Clary Chambers, shares how we can build inclusive communities through creative optimism. Clary shares her story of struggling to find a job that worked for her body and how this led her to support those navigating illness at work. We chat about reducing shame, acknowledging knowledge gaps, and starting where you are.
"If we can identify what we are feeling than we can find some sort of regulation tool or some sort of wisdom" - Tesia Bryski
In this episode we explore the wisdom of our emotions with psychotherapist and mindfulness practitioner, Tesia Bryski. Listen in to learn about the connection between our emotions and our body, and how you can work with and learn from your emotions with compassion.
In this episode we explore what balance looks like in our life through the lens of Yin Yang Theory.
We chat about the characteristics of both Yin and Yang, and how the two work in relationship to each other.
You are invited to consider the areas in your life where there is more Yin (quiet, stillness, softness, calming, introspection) versus Yang (action, expansion, creation, outward focused) and how you can bring more balance.
How do we honour the transitions? The liminal spaces where we have let go of something but don't yet know what's ahead.
In this episode I share about some of the ways I've been avoiding feeling into the liminal space and some of the tools that I am now working with to let myself honour the sacredness of the transition.
Community Architect and founder of Gem Conference, Amanda Cockburn, joins us in this episode to discuss her experience as an in-person events coordinator bringing community online.
We chat about the unexpected surprises of online events, co-creating inclusive and diverse communities, and how to find communities that align with your values.
Many of us experience a sense of fragmentation, as we move through life we may lose touch with the truth of who we really are. In this episode Sheri Muse shares her story of moving from fragmentation to a place of wholeness. We chat about Sheri's journey of using the right tools at the right time to bring the pieces of herself together and Sheri shares her tips for connecting to your intuition.
Enter for a free reading with Sheri: http://bit.ly/heartandwondergiveaway
Fall can bring with it this mindset of a new year. We start to think about our routines, and goals and expectations. In this episode I share about how I'm working this Fall to lean into "less", to be really mindful and intentional of where my energy is going, and to celebrate what can happen when I focus on a few great things with my full attention rather than many with only some of my capacity.
"We are being called right now to be showing up in our wholeness and part of that is reclaiming that there is something sacred in each of us".
I've been in awe of all the wisdom of the natural world lately. The transition into Fall has been inspiring me to shed anything that is preventing me from deep connection with my own sacredness.
Christy Tending shares her journey finding self care that is truly meaningful and nourishing through self advocacy. We chat about how to have conversations with others that affirm our needs and boundaries, and how to care for ourselves during this particular moment in time in global history.
Find more about Christy here: https://www.christytending.com/
Register for Meghan's free masterclass on A Compassionate Approach to Bringing More Rest into your life here: https://meghanjohnston.mykajabi.com/compassionaterestmasterclass
It's a belated birthday celebration in this episode! After a few months of reflection, I share the lowest moment in my 30 years and the truths I'm holding close as I move into this next decade.
In this episode we explore meditation and mindfulness with Dr. Rashmi Bismark, author of the new children's book Finding Om.
We chat about approaching meditation from a place of love and playful curiosity. We explore how it can be a sacred way to connect with ourselves, fuel our relationship with inner wisdom, and allow for creativity and love to move through us.
We also chat explore the story of the book's creation, and the accompanying curriculum guide.
In this episode Mariah Lea chats with us about leaps of faith.
After writing her big scary goals on her office bulletin board (to find love and to move somewhere new), she tapped into her inner power through manifesting and made a big move across the country for love. She also took a brave new step in her business, building something she wanted to exist that she had no idea if anyone would buy!
Introducing the HEART framework for rest. 5 steps to deepen your relationship with yourself so that you can access the benefits of rest and celebrate your whole self exactly as you are.
Honour, Explore, Align, Reflect, Trust.
Interested in learning more about Radical Rest Rhythms when it launches? Get on the list: https://www.meghanjohnston.com/radicalrestrhythms
Self Sabotage Coach, Ashley Beaudin, joins us for this episode as we explore what it means to see ourselves up close.
We talk about self sabotage patterns and how understanding your dominant archetype can help you intentionally create healing practices of self support.
In reclaiming the parts of ourselves that we think of as "character flaws", as self protective mechanisms designed to keep us safe, we can find more gratitude, love and compassion for our whole self.
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Take Ashley's Self Sabotage Quiz here: https://www.ashleybeaudin.com/quiz-page
The questions we ask directly affect our lives.
This episode is an ode to asking powerful questions. Questions that celebrate "the poetry of being alive" (Jacqueline Suskin). Questions that celebrate feelings, possibilities, values, and meaning. Questions that celebrate wonder.
How do you design a life that is fulfilling and true to your values?
In this episode, Lina Alvarez, walks us through Design Thinking. We talk about the difference between design and planning, how personality tests can help us understand ourselves better and how to lead a life that embraces possibility.
In this episode we explore the difference between reacting and responding and how this relates to our nervous system and brain.
I share what it means to "ground" and how that can help inspire conscious action.
Upcoming Yoga Nidra & Journaling Workshop:
www.meghanjohnston.com/yoga/#events
Kassandra Reinhardt joins us in conversation this week as we explore mindset.
We chat about the role of discomfort in our growth, how to hold space for ourselves, and how to use affirmations to recognize the wounds that need healing in our lives.
In this episode I share reflection from reading "All About Love: New Visions" by bell hooks.
At the heart of this book is the idea that love is an action not a feeling. I share how I am letting this idea of love guide my imagination, intentions and actions as I move forward.
"How much pleasure can you experience moment by moment?"
Jenna Switzer shares how her journey with yoga brought her to her current work on pleasure and feminine energy. We chat about being in alignment with your truth, maintaining pleasure while being productive, and how to bring more pleasure into your life.
"I've been able to make the richest and most fulfilling connections when I feel supported in my wholeness and when I let my own mask come down."
This episode is about acknowledging our own masks and the walls that we build to protect ourselves. This episode builds on this beautiful image from Natalie Franke of taking our masks off in the most supportive way possible, feather by feather. How can we gently and compassionately open ourselves to more connection?
Kate Herrera Jenkins founded Native Strength Revolution, a non-profit committed to making yoga accessible for every indigenous community on the continent.
In this episode we talk about her journey, her work supporting indigenous wellness leaders, and how we can support the needs of our communities (including digital accessibility).
This episode will inspire you to go after what is on your heart!
When it comes to our health and wellness, we often get caught up in our expectations of the results. And those results never seem to come fast enough.
Change takes time. Yet so often we give up because we get impatient, things are moving too slow and the journey feels like a slog.
This episode is about shifting our focus to appreciate what is (even if it isn't yet what we want) so that we can feel good along the way.
How do we make the shift from resisting to receiving?
This episode is your invitation to get clear on where there is resistance in your life and how you might let go of that resistance so that you can open yourself to the support, love and well-being that is within you and around you.
"Everyone's Story is a zig-zag, just not everyone is sharing it that way."
Jess Ekstrom's message is powerful. We have the capacity to choose optimism. How we meet our mistakes, failures, and difficult moments can shape not just our future but those of others too! We don't have to know where we are going, but we can focus on what feels light.
In this episode I chat with Jess about the power of optimism, silver linings and writing her book, Chasing the Bright Side.
This past weekend I felt out of alignment and knew I needed to get back to the basics and restart my morning meditation practice.
While some people have beautiful consistent meditation practices that have lasted, months, years, or decades, my personal morning practice comes and goes. Yet I love how morning meditations can set the tone for my day by starting with an intentional commitment to myself.
This episode will give you the tools and motivation to start or restart your practice today!
Have you ever wondered how sound can make you feel so calm or so inspired?
In this passion fuelled conversation with Sound Practitioner, Megan Marie Gates, we chat about the power and potency of sound when it comes to meditation, healing, and our own journeys of re-awakening our capacity to listen deeply.
There is one decision that guides everything I do. I used to hate making decisions but this guiding question has made everything so much easier for me.
In this episode we explore the choices that live behind all of our thoughts and actions.
How can we find more play in our lives? In this episode I sit down with KDC (Kristina del Corro) who is one of the most playful people I know. We chat about benefits and strategies for play and also touch on kindness, courage, and letting go of judgement.
In December I was given a beautiful gift of a wish bracelet. This episode tells the story of the bracelet, my wish, and how it all connects to the biggest lesson I have learned over the last few months.
Yoga Attic founder, Tina Lamontagne, has such a deep passion for creating spaces of connection.
When you visit Yoga Attic, there is an invitation to step into a slower, more raw and authentic way of being. In this episode we talk about how Tina has created such a transformational space. She shares the values that guide her life and work and the power of opening your heart and mind to what is possible.
We all experience loneliness in our lives. In fact, studies show that loneliness has been on the rise.
In this episode I share my story with finding the people, spaces, and places where I feel a little less alone. Finding these spaces doesn't always mean that we are actively making connections, but sometimes it is about seeing our thoughts, stories, and feelings reflected in those of others.
Community connection can transform us and uplift us when we are in transition, charting our own course, or walking a path that is new and different.
In this episode I chat with Anupaya Founder, Shannon MacLaggan, about leading with vision and purpose on the pathless path.
Anupaya is dedicated to helping people reconnect to each other and to our wild spaces through ethically made quality goods, conscious travel off the beaten path and their new retreat centre, Anupaya Cabin Co.
We explore conscious consumerism, aligning business with our values, and cultivating deeper connections to our wild spaces.
In this episode I walk you through my favourite mindful check-in exercise to reconnect with the different layers of YOU!
I've used this exercise for years to get clearer on how I can best care for myself in any given moment. Not only will it help you get clear on what you are feeling but it can help guide you to actions that better support your whole self.
This episode is an invitation to celebrate the power of little moments.
We chat about how we can create more moments of spaciousness in our lives to reconnect with our whole selves. These moments of spaciousness are often small and simple acts that bring us inward. While small and simple, they add up to create waves of change in how we feel about ourselves, our days and our weekly schedule.
In this episode we chat with intuitive painter, Tori Price (Luna Leigh Arts). We explore how intuitive painting can be a vehicle for finding presence and learning to trust ourselves.
Tori shares how an art practice can help you find beauty in the world around you, practice taking risks, and tune in to your intuition.
What if we already know the way? What if we already know exactly what we need to hear? What we need to do? What we need to shift in order to feel more connected to the truest most authentic version of ourselves?
This episode is an invitation to explore the whispers of wisdom that exist within you.
Devon O'Reilly (Floral Marks) is a talented singer-songwriter, fierce advocate for mental health and a radiant soul on a mission to uplift herself and other through her music.
In this episode we dive into music and writing as therapeutic tools and discuss finding our unique voice, sound and purpose.
In this first episode of With Heart And Wonder we explore the beginnings. The beginnings of my own journey into my heart and into a way of being that celebrates the questions and conversations, more than the answers.