“When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write a brave new ending.”—Brené Brown For better and for worse, nothing shapes our lives like family. It is the source of our earliest memories and ithe lens through which we first view the world. In this intimate final episode of the season, Sarah invites her sister Jamie on the podcast to discuss their own family story. Together, they touch on the dynamics they grew up with, how life events tested these dynamics, and how reflection provides the opportunity to write a brave new ending. The complex ways in which family and upbringing informs our lives is something universal to the human experience. This is an episode we believe that everyone can relate to. In light of our first season coming to a close, we at Conscious Quest Podcast are so grateful for the opportunity to serve you. Please stay subscribed while we take a much needed break. We look forward to bringing more transformative content to you the future. Our goal is always to add value to your life. Until then, Stay Conscious, y'all! For more information about Erin in the Morning, please follow this link: https://www.erininthemorning.com/

For as long as human beings have existed, they have harbored dreams. And manifestation is a seductive possibility for accomplishing those dreams. . . if it is even really works. Perhaps the only way to know for sure, is by stepping into the driver's seat and giving it a go. Today, we discuss the science behind manifestation with concrete, tangible steps that anyone can follow to create the life they want. These steps include (but are not limited to):

1) Clarity

2) Gratitude

3) Feeling the feeling

4) Specificity

5) Repetition

6) Taking action

7) Assessing for limiting beliefs

8) Staying open

9) Avoiding negative self talk

10) Letting go of control

Let this episode be a valuable guidepost for how to show up differently and more abundantly in your life!

For more information on how to manifest, please check out The Manifestation Babe https://www.instagram.com/manifestationbabe/ on Instagram

Stay conscious, y'all!

In today's episode, award-winning hypnotherapist Penny Chiasson takes us on a special journey deep into the mysterious world of the subconscious. This part of the mind starts absorbing environmental input at birth to shape our early habits and values--long before we are even consciously aware. In fact, it is our top three to five subconscious values that drive all of our decisions as adults! This can be a good thing, unless our unconscious values and beliefs are at odds with whatever we are trying to consciously create.

Hypnosis is one way to change that. It can be used to actively reprogram our subconscious mind for the life that we want. And it begins with something as simple as changing our self talk.

Drawing from her many years of expertise, Penny explains what hypnosis actually is, the kinds of hypnosis available (spoiler alert: you can even do it to yourself), the incredible results she has seen, as well as its limitations. Knowledge is power. And this illuminating episode helps us answer the very difficult question: are we living the life that we want? Or the life we we've been programmed for?

To learn more about Penny, please follow her at:

IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/penny.chiasson/⁠

FB: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/KsZfmm951tosesXg/?mibextid=WC7FNe⁠

To learn more about her upcoming hypnosis trainings in February, July and October of this year, click here:

https://pennychiasson.com/hypnosis-certification/

Cassandra James is a proud Chinese-American actress, filmmaker and healer who grew up in Canada. She is most known for her break out role on ABC’s “General Hospital” playing Dr Terry Randolph, which made her the first out trans woman to have a recurring role on daytime TV. In this episode, Cassandra talks about what it’s like to navigate the film industry, how the acting strike affected her in 2023, and how she pivoted during that down time to co-write, executive produce and star in “Claude,” her debut film which tackles the sensitive subject of woman’s resilience in the face of sexual violence. 

Cassandra talks candidly about the profound beauty of living with intention and authenticity and the radical choice of showing up with softness in a world that is hardened. With Chinese New Year rapidly approaching on February 10th, Cassandra gives us a taste of Chinese astrology with an on-air reading from her Five Elements Oracle Cards. She explains how this Year of the Dragon marks the beginning of new 20 year cycle that will usher in a return to Yin energy and the Divine Feminine.

This is a powerful and informative episode that encompasses Cassandra's perspective as an artist, the art of healing, the need for spirituality, and the nuances of the trans feminine experience.

Follow Cassandra James on IG : https://www.instagram.com/cassandrajames_/

Follow Claude the film on IG : https://www.instagram.com/claudethefilm/

Buy your own deck of the Chinese Five Elements Oracle Cards mentioned in today's episode : https://vickiiskandar.com/

"Mid-life can feel like a desert, but a storm is coming followed by new life."

Dr Sandra Cox, featured on our most played episode of Conscious Quest in 2023, returns to the show! This time, she discusses mid-life challenges and how to transmute them into even greater opportunities. In this episode, we cover how to merge allopathic/Western (masculine) approaches with energetic (feminine) ones to find better balance, depth psychology and the work of Bill Plotkin, how nature reflects back to us our wild self (the "small, bright and indescribable wedge of freedom in your heart"), and how other modalities like ceremony, dreamwork and creativity can help us shed social expectations in midlife to find our most authentic voice. After the rainstorm comes the possiblity of a bloom. Enjoy!

To learn more about Inanna Retreats: https://www.inannaretreats.com/

https://www.instagram.com/inanna_retreats/

Vision is what helps us look past the mundane world and imagine what COULD be. . .

Emmy-nominated actress and Hollywood visionary, Rain Valdez, joins Conscious Quest today to speak about her 20 years of experience working in the film industry. From humble beginnings in Guam, Rain grew up watching rom-coms (her favorite movie genre) and dreamed of starring in them herself one day.

"Rom-com's are propaganda for those who get to be loved," she states. "I do believe that to still be true."

Upon moving to LA to study acting, she noticed that the roles she wanted weren't being offered. So, she created them herself . .and success followed.

This episode touches on Rain's 2020 Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actress, her other many acting successes, the ground-breaking LGBT acting class she spearheaded for 5 years, how she feels Hollywood has handled the narratives of trans characters in the past, and how community and deep spiritual transformation are key components for her continued success. Today is a masterclass in what it takes to be visionary. Prepare to be inspired!

To learn more about Rain, please follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rainvaldez/?hl=en at her website www.rainvaldez.com.

To watch Razor Tongue, Season One:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPS-yVEf0L4&list=PLlML81phU1My81RbNUQpHADaGZB4hgI5A

To learn more about Jim Fortin, check out his podcast here: https://www.jimfortin.com/podcast/ Or join his Transformational Coaching Program here: https://www.jimfortin.com/waitlist/ Be sure to use Sarah's Ambassador Code TRANSFORMMYLIFE when signing up for his products, as Sarah offers additional coaching to help jumpstart your own powerful transformation. Stay Conscious, Everyone!

"Laughter is and always will be the best form of therapy"

--Audrey Hepburn

It's finally time to laugh! Today's episode spotlights Aastha Lal, comedian and host of the popular podcast "The Modern Yogi." After graduating business school only to find herself uninspired in a 9-5, Aastha opted to do a comedy course at the urging of a friend. Upon eliciting her first laugh on stage, she realized that "This is what I have to do for the rest of my life." She has since performed hundreds of standup shows around the world. Those comedy skills came in handy when she and her partner were cast in the 34th season of The Amazing Race (listen to the episode to see how far they got!) Alongside Aastha's love for comedy is her other passion: spirituality. She is currently one of three hosts for The Modern Yogi, a podcast that breaks down the ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita verse by verse. Together with Sarah, she discusses bhakti yoga (no, it ain't exercise!), karma, reincarnation, Jay Shetty, how the Bhagavad Gita can transform your life, and why you should never whistle at night. This is the fun, light-hearted episode of Conscious Quest you've been waiting for. Enjoy!

To learn more about Aastha, follow her at:

Instagram: @aastha.lal

The Modern Yogi Podcast: https://links.themodernyogipodcast.com/

Aastha's favorite episode:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-yogi-podcast/id1625753203?i=1000586754119