Conscious Conversations

Breaking Generational Curses: Choosing a Different Life Than the One You Inherited with Louis Pisano Ep 36

What happens when people decide who you are before you’ve even had the chance to become yourself? In this episode of Conscious Conversations, I sit down with Louis Pisano, someone I’ve known since middle school, to hear the parts of his story I never fully knew. Louis grew up carrying a family name that came with a reputation — yet went on to become a straight-A student, class president, homecoming king, and prom king while privately navigating family chaos, addiction, financial instability, and abandonment. We talk about breaking generational patterns, forgiveness, addiction, heartbreak, therapy, discipline, finding his way back to God, and what it means to choose a different path than the one you may have felt destined to follow. Ultimately, this is a conversation about allowing your past to shape you without letting it define you. Louis’ message is simple: your circumstances may influence where you start, but the decisions you make and the actions you take determine where you go from there. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome + how Lana and Louis know each other 02:48 Who Louis is today 04:00 The moment he realized, “It’s going to be 100% on me” 07:24 Growing up in family chaos + living in a motel 12:26 Having his family struggles become public 15:01 Anger, judgment + learning to forgive his parents 22:19 Choosing a different path than his family 26:51 When personal development entered his life 30:37 Alcohol, college setbacks + hitting a breaking point 34:27 Losing the future he thought he was about to have 37:17 Moving out of the victim mindset 42:01 The breakup that changed everything 49:31 How heartbreak reopened his abandonment wounds 50:36 Becoming a different man after the relationship 53:15 Finding the good inside painful experiences 1:01:41 Discipline + creating The 30 Minute Morning 1:03:24 His next book, The Path to Peace 1:04:46 What he would tell someone who feels the odds are against them This one is for anyone who feels like the odds are stacked against them, like everyone else had an easier start, or like their past has already decided their future. CONNECT WITH LOUIS: Instagram: @louis_pisano CONNECT WITH LANAROSE & CONSCIOUS CONCIERGE IG: https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge Conscious Concierge: @yourconsciousconcierge Website: YourConsciousConcierge.com Conscious Concierge helps people navigate health, wellness, spirituality, and personal growth by connecting them with trusted practitioners, resources, and support—so they can make more informed decisions and find what’s right for them. 🎙️ Conscious Conversations with LanaRose explores the many perspectives within health, wellness, and spirituality. This podcast is rooted in curiosity, nuance, and the belief that no one person, modality, or philosophy holds the whole truth. On a mission for personal truth, I invite you to explore these conversations with me. Subscribe for more Conscious Conversations. Subscribe for more.

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The Truth About Botox: Two Experts, Two Very Different Perspectives Ep 35

Botox might be one of the most polarizing cosmetic treatments right now. Ask one expert and they’ll tell you it’s one of the most studied cosmetic treatments in the world and can be used safely when administered correctly. Ask another in the holistic world, and they’ll tell you we’re injecting a neurotoxin into our faces without fully understanding the potential long-term or downstream effects. So I kept asking myself, how can two worlds look at the exact same treatment and come to such different conclusions? For over a year, I’ve wanted to put those perspectives in the same room. And that’s exactly what we did. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Manolis Manolakakis, an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and Facial Cosmetic Surgeon, and Shelly Marshall, a former nurse injector and Founder of Beauty Shamans. I wanted to understand how two people with so much firsthand experience in this space could see the same treatment so differently — and dig deeper into why their conclusions are so different. This isn’t a debate. It isn’t about choosing sides. And this episode isn’t here to tell you what to do. It’s an invitation to hear two very different perspectives, ask better questions, and ultimately make your own informed decision. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Why this Botox conversation matters 06:54 – Meet the guests: Two very different perspectives on Botox 10:24 – My personal Botox journey 12:46 – What Botox actually is + medical vs. cosmetic uses 17:42 – How Botox became so normalized 23:15 – Who should actually be injecting Botox? 28:27 – Informed consent & responsibility in the Botox industry 31:11 – The toxin debate: Is Botox actually more dangerous than we are being told? 40:59 – The possible downstream effects of Botox 48:27 – What are women really searching for? 50:43 – Why Shelly stopped injecting Botox 58:44 – The psychology behind cosmetic procedures 1:01:39 – Can Botox actually be empowering? 1:05:42 – Can Botox, face yoga & holistic beauty coexist? 1:10:38 – Why are we so afraid of aging? 1:21:14 – Final thoughts: bridging both worlds Wherever you currently stand on Botox, I hope this conversation encourages you to stay curious, ask better questions, and make decisions that feel informed and aligned for you. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway — or whether anything in this conversation changed the way you think about Botox — in the comments. CONNECT WITH THE GUESTS Dr. Manolis Manolakakis Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon + Facial Cosmetic Surgeon IG: https://www.instagram.com/drmanolakakis/ Website: https://advanced-facialsurgery.com/ Shelly Marshall Founder, Beauty Shamans IG: https://www.instagram.com/beautyshamans/ Website: https://www.beautyshamans.com/pages/our-story CONNECT WITH LANAROSE & CONSCIOUS CONCIERGE IG: @lanalanarose Conscious Concierge: @yourconsciousconcierge Website: YourConsciousConcierge.com Conscious Concierge helps people navigate health, wellness, spirituality, and personal growth by connecting them with trusted practitioners, resources, and support—so they can make more informed decisions and find what’s right for them. 🎙️ Conscious Conversations with LanaRose explores the many perspectives within health, wellness, and spirituality. This podcast is rooted in curiosity, nuance, and the belief that no one person, modality, or philosophy holds the whole truth. On a mission for personal truth, I invite you to explore these conversations with me. Subscribe for more Conscious Conversations. #Botox #BotoxSafety #BotoxSideEffects #NaturalAging #FaceYoga #Aesthetics #HolisticHealth #ConsciousConversations Subscribe for more.

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Spiritual Awakening Without Getting Lost: Danny Morel on God, Gurus & Plant Medicine Ep 34

In this episode of Conscious Conversations, I sit down with Danny Morel, spiritual guide, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and founder of a global awakening community of over 3.5 million people. Together, we discuss the global awakening happening right now on planet Earth — and why millions of people are starting to ask deeper questions about the lives they’ve built, the beliefs they inherited, the success they chased, the relationships they accepted, and the versions of themselves they were told they had to become. But awakening is not always light, easy, or glamorous. Sometimes the search for healing can become another place to lose yourself. Danny and I explore how to wake up without getting lost in the sauce. How to learn from teachers without putting them on pedestals. How to explore spirituality, plant medicine, God, religion, nature, and transformation without outsourcing your power. And how to move from simply knowing the language of healing into actually embodying it. Danny also shares his own awakening story, including the loss of his mother, questioning religion, leaving behind external validation, facing his ego, and the moments that forced him to choose truth over the life he had been programmed to live. We also get into the guru complex, spiritual discernment, the rise and fall of spiritual teachers, the shift we are seeing from plant medicine spaces back toward religion, Danny’s perspective on Jesus and God, personal truth, universal truth, and the commercialization of spirituality. My hope is that this episode invites you deeper into your own truth as you navigate the world of spirituality, healing, religion, awakening, and transformation. But above all, I hope it invites you to keep asking deeper questions. CHAPTERS 00:10 — The Dark Side of Spiritual Awakening 17:38 — Gurus, False Teachers & Outsourcing Your Power 40:18 — God, Religion, Jesus & Plant Medicine 1:10:02 — Selling Spirituality vs Living the Work TOPICS WE COVER What spiritual awakening actually means Why so many people are waking up right now The danger of outsourcing your power to gurus, teachers, healers, or communities How to spot false spiritual leadership Danny’s personal awakening story Grief, death, and the questions that wake us up Fear, courage, and questioning the life you built Spiritual Ego New Age spirituality vs religion The shift from plant medicine back toward religion Danny’s perspective on God, Jesus, religion, and truth Plant medicine, ayahuasca, Jesus, and personal discernment The commercialization of spirituality Charging for your gifts without losing integrity Selling spirituality vs living the work CONNECT WITH DANNY MOREL Instagram: @dannymorel [https://www.instagram.com/p/C5vwD4luRE1/] Want to plug into Danny's World and unsure where to start? [https://join.dannymorel.com/intake?src=lanarose] Attend Danny's Awaken Event: [https://dannymorel.com/awaken/] Code: LANA26 CONNECT WITH LANAROSE Conscious Concierge: @yourconsciousconcierge [https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge/] Book a Conscious Concierge Consultation: [https://yourconsciousconcierge.com/book/] ABOUT CONSCIOUS CONVERSATIONS Conscious Conversations explores the many pathways up the mountain in health, wellness, and spirituality. Each episode brings deeper questions, multiple perspectives, and honest conversations for those seeking discernment and self-trust on their journey. Subscribe for more.

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She Planned Parties for Beyoncé & Prince… Then Her Body Forced Her to Wake Up | Amanda Baudier Ep 33

In this episode of Conscious Conversations, Lana sits down with Amanda Baudier, an integrated spiritual teacher, entrepreneur mentor, and former managing partner at Tao Group, to explore the journey from New York nightlife, celebrity access, and high-achievement burnout into spiritual integration, embodiment, and purpose. Amanda shares how she went from a working-class childhood in Maryland to Columbia University, then into the center of New York nightlife — planning parties for names like Beyoncé, Prince, and Leonardo DiCaprio. From the outside, it looked like the dream life: Tao, Lavo, Marquee, Beauty & Essex, celebrities, private planes, and access. But underneath the glamour was overwork, clout addiction, and a deeper question of worth, belonging, and identity. At 28, Amanda’s body forced her to stop when a routine checkup revealed a severe, life-threatening heart arrhythmia that required an ablation. What she later understood as not just a physical injury, but a “soul injury,” became the beginning of her deeper healing path — one that led her into Reiki, yoga, meditation, somatic work, shamanic practice, and ultimately her work helping others integrate spirituality into real life. Together, Lana and Amanda talk about the shadow side of success, the cost of chasing access and status, why the glitter isnt always gold, what it means to live a “double life” between ambition and spirituality, and why becoming who you really are does not always follow a clean, linear path. This conversation is for anyone who has ever built a life that looked good from the outside, but started to feel misaligned on the inside. Topics covered New York nightlife, Tao Group, celebrity culture, burnout, heart surgery, spiritual awakening, soul loss, nervous system healing, somatic work, ambition, purpose, reinvention, late blooming, integration, and becoming. Follow Amanda Baudier: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/amandabaudier/] Website: [https://www.amandabaudier.com/] Follow Lana Rose / Conscious Concierge: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge/] Website: [http://www.yourconsciousconcierge.com] If this conversation resonates, please like, comment, and subscribe to support more conversations around the many pathways of healing, wellness, and spirituality. Subscribe for more.

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How Trauma Lives in the Body: Signs, Symptoms, Healing & Turning Pain Into Purpose | Maxx Nies Ep 32

In this episode of Conscious Conversations, Lana Rose sits down with artist and songwriter Maxx Nies for a deeply personal conversation about childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and turning pain into purpose through music. Maxx shares how her body was showing signs long before the memories came back and what the long road of healing has actually looked like.This conversation explores what trauma can look like in real life: body symptoms, obsessive behaviors, emotional shutdown, suicidal thoughts, recovery, and what the path forward can look like for someone who has gone through this. Maxx also speaks about how she transformed her story into art, including the music that helped her take her power back. Topics in this episode: -childhood trauma and sexual abuse -how trauma lives in the body -OCD and depression -body-based symptoms -nervous system dysregulation -repressed memory and remembering later in life -healing music as therapy turning pain into purpose Listen to Maxx Nies: [https://www.itsmaxxmusic.com/] [https://open.spotify.com/track/7zsNH4PLtqtz5z18U3yTgt?si=1c01ff021aea416e&nd=1&dlsi=eb5f365e6c9a4031] Follow LanaRose / Conscious Concierge: Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge/] Website: [http://www.yourconsciousconcierge.com] If this conversation resonates, please like, comment, and subscribe to support more conversations around the many pathways of healing, wellness, and spirituality. XO Subscribe for more.

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Eric Nies Was One of MTV's Biggest Stars — Here's What Fame Did to Him and How He Woke Up | Ep 31

Eric Nies, OG star of MTV’s The Real World (the very first season in NYC), host of The Grind (the #1 show on TV in the ’90s), and my lifelong friend and childhood neighbor pulls back the curtain on the cost of fame, the hidden shadows of Hollywood, and the awakening that changed his life. We explore: ✨ The light and dark of fame — The wild and fun moments of 90s Hollywood — The darker truths: casting couches, sexual abuse, emotional manipulation, and power dynamics still lurking beneath the surface ✨ The illusion of celebrity + identity — The emotional and spiritual cost of early fame — Why so many public figures experience breakdowns — Why Eric walked away — and the deep spiritual work that followed ✨ What awakening looks like now — His journey toward truth, presence, and soul liberation — What the “New Earth” is asking of us — How we return to ourselves in a world built on illusion Eric has been speaking this truth for 20+ years of what is really going on behind the scenes and the world is finally ready to hear and receive it. Buckle up your seat belt for this one, because it’s not just a story TBH it’s a reckoning, a revelation, and a call to wake up to the world around us. 🌐 To enter his world: Eric Nies Instagram: IamEricNies333 🌀 For recommendations on what is next or best in your mental, physical, or spiritual health -- Conscious Concierge. Join our world: Community -- Consultations -- Conversations Instagram: YourConsciousConcierge Website: YourConsciousConcierge.com **FYI it looks like we are cutting each other off a lot -- we are not lol the tracks just didn't load properly. ** #EricNies #SpiritualAwakening #HollywoodTruth #FameIllusion #TheRealWorld #DarkSideOfHollywood #NewEarth #ConsciousCollective #HealingJourney Subscribe for more.

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Is the Wellness World Making You Sick? The Uncomfortable Truth About New Age Spirituality | Ep 30

In this very unfiltered and very honest episode, Conscious Concierge sits down with spiritual mentor and trauma-informed guide Zack Alexander to explore what no one wants to talk about out loud which is - the shadow side of the wellness and new age spiritual world. You know you can always trust your girl to GO THERE! We talk about the misuse of spiritual authority, the danger of untrained “healers,” spiritual psychosis, chronic illness as initiation, and the quiet unraveling of the guru complex. Together, we ask: What really makes someone qualified to hold trauma? Why are so many spiritual spaces secretly bypassing the very emotions they claim to heal? How do we build an ethical, grounded wellness industry rooted in truth and safety not performance? Zack shares his raw story of walking away from a top law school, surviving a four-year mystery illness, navigating a destabilizing spiritual awakening and ultimately becoming the kind of guide he wished he had. This isn’t another love & light interview LOL. This is a very deeply and uncomfortably honest look at the ins and outs of the new age spiritual healing sphere. WE COVER: The collapse of the “Instagram Guru” paradigm When healing turns performative and how to tell the difference Spiritual psychosis and the dark side of awakening The failures of both mainstream AND alternative medicine How illness can initiate your path — if you let it Why we need structure, regulation & accountability in the healing/spiritual world ASAP Building community over hierarchy in the healing space If you're navigating your own awakening, stepping into healing work, or questioning the spiritual space altogether - this conversation will meet you there. 🌿 LEARN MORE: Conscious Concierge Website: https://www.yourconsciousconcierge.com Instagram: / yourconsciousconcierge Subscribe for more honest conversations on the spiritual, conscious, wellness, healing world that are not afraid to go there. Subscribe for more.

She Was Married to the Wolf of Wall Street — Dr. Nadine Macaluso on Abuse, Trauma, and Healing | Ep 29

Dr. Nadine Macaluso also known as Dr Nae, was the real-life inspiration for the character played by Margot Robbie ex wife of Jordan Belford in The Wolf of Wall Street - the Martin Scorsese film that grossed nearly $400M and became one of the most iconic depictions of money, excess, and power in modern cinema. But behind the glamorization of wealth and toxic love was a very real woman living through addiction, betrayal, emotional abuse, and trauma bonds while raising two children. Nadine’s story wasn’t told in the movie. But she’s telling it now and not just for herself. After surviving years of abuse, she went on to get her PHD, become a licensed psychotherapist, trauma bond expert, author of Run Like Hell, and community facilitator helping thousands of women heal from the exact patterns she lived through. In this episode, we talk about: What really happened behind the scenes of The Wolf of Wall Street from her perspective What it felt like to have her life turned into a movie - without her voice How she finally left Jordan Belfort and started over from scratch Why she refused to take “blood money” and built a new life on her own terms How trauma bonds actually work - and why smart, capable women get trapped in them The myth of codependency, and what no one tells you about abuse recovery How to tell the difference between chemistry and chaos - and recognize safe, healthy love Why she wrote Run Like Hell and started a healing community for women everywhere If you have gone through something deeply challenging, traumatizing, or painful this one if for you. My hope is that it inspires you too to take the pain and do something with it. 📚 Grab her book Run Like Hell → https://www.amazon.com/Run-Like-Hell-Therapists-Recognizing/dp/B0CD3CL12G 💻 Join her healing community → https://course.drnae.com/trauma-bond-recovery-course-e 📲 Follow her on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine 🌿 Looking for what is the next or best support for you in your mental physical or spiritual health journey → https://www.yourconsciousconcierge.com IG → https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge XO, Your Conscious Concierge Subscribe for more.

Bedbound at 17 to Full Remission: Ava Young's Healing Story with Dr. Pompa | Ep 28

Bed bound at 17 with 20 diagnoses, Ava Young shares her powerful journey from chronic illness to full-body healing, motherhood, and an unexpected love story. After years of trying to find answers, Ava was introduced to cellular detox specialist and Chiropractor Dr. Pompa and began exploring a deeper root-cause approach to healing. After finding a variety of glaring but lesser known root causes Ava finally got her life back and Through the healing process, Ava met the love of her life! Fast forward to today, Dr. Pompa isn’t just the practitioner who helped her get her life back... he’s now also her father-in-law. This story warms my heart and an amazing reminder to anyone who feels like hope is lost that healing IS possible. 🔍 Topics we explore: • Being bedbound at 17 and navigating 20 complex diagnoses • What Ava tried before discovering a root-cause path • How hidden dental issues impacted her health • The emotional + physical process of rebuilding her body • Finding love during healing (and how Dr. Pompa became family) • What it meant to become a mother so shortly after illness • Her advice for anyone feeling stuck, scared, or alone in their healing Where to Find Me: ➤ Conscious Concierge | LanaRose Real healing starts with the right support. Conscious Concierge is a referral + consultation platform connecting you with curated practitioners, retreats, and modalities that fit your needs — emotionally, physically, and spiritually. → [https://www.yourconsciousconcierge.com] Where to Find Ava: ➤ Pompa Program | Ava Young From full-body illness to full-body healing. Ava now shares her story to support others navigating chronic illness, identity loss, and finding purpose through pain. → [https://www.instagram.com/ava.lanelle] → [https://pompaprogram.com/] Subscribe for more.

From Cancer Survivor to Viral Content Creator: Grill Guy's Untold Story | Ep 27

Today on Conscious Conversations: The Man Behind Grill Guy, Kevin Spies! We’re sitting down with my hilarious friend Kevin better known online as @grillguy, the viral content creator with over 400k followers and a true talent for turning everyday life into comedy. But there’s way more to his story than just laughs and dad jokes. From bartending in NYC and teaching high school, to surviving an unexpected cancer diagnosis, and accidentally becoming a full-time content creator - Kevin’s story is one for the books. Whether you’re a fan of his skits, curious about what it really takes to grow online, or interested in the behind the scenes of content creation - this episode is for you. In this episode, we explore: --The wild NYC years and Kevins time bartending at the infamous BlueHaven and teaching --The cancer diagnosis that changed everything and what it taught him --How “Grill Guy” was born --The real behind-the-scenes of content creation the real pros and cons --Kevins advice for anyone considering the creator path ⏱️ Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: Conscious Conversations + Grill Guy 1:45 – How Kevin and Lana Met (NYC Blue Haven Days) 5:30 – Teaching by Day, Bartending by Night 13:00 – The Cancer Diagnosis: How It Unfolded 22:00 – The Mental Shift: What Illness Came to Teach Him 27:10 – Facing Mortality & Appreciating Life 32:45 – The Birth of Grill Guy 37:15 – Behind the Scenes of Being a Content Creator 44:10 – Final Reflections 46:00 – Outro: Where to Find Kevin + What Conscious Concierge Is 🎥 Filmed on-site at Golf Cave in Holmdel, NJ — huge thanks to our sponsor for hosting us! 🎥Production by All Shore Entertainment ➡️ Follow Kevin: / grillguy ➡️ Follow Conscious Concierge: / yourconsciousconcierge Conscious Concierge is a personalized wellness consultancy that helps you identify what’s next — or best — for your physical, mental, or spiritual health. Whether you’re navigating chronic symptoms, seeking root-cause healing, exploring longevity and optimization, or simply feeling stuck — we connect you to trusted tools, experiences, and practitioners that align with your goals. Book a 1:1 consult to explore vetted practitioners, retreats, and tools: 🌐 Subscribe for more.

I Wish Someone Had Told Me This Before I Started Birth Control | Ep 16

For years, birth control has been marketed as freedom, a solution, a fix. But what if we were never told the full story? In this episode, I sit down with Kathrine, functional nutritionist with a background in psychology, exercise science, and women’s health (and in her former life a division 1 swimming coach) to talk about what we wish we knew about birth control before taking it. We cover: The hidden history of birth control and how it was developed Why so many women are prescribed the pill for non-contraceptive reasons (cramps, acne, irregular cycles) and what’s really happening The trade-offs—does birth control give women freedom, or does it come with consequences we weren’t told about? The mental and emotional shifts that can happen on birth control, including how it changes who we’re attracted to The gut-hormone connection: how birth control impacts our microbiome, thyroid, and nutrient levels Natural alternatives: fertility awareness, cycle syncing, and what’s actually effective This is a must-listen for any woman wanting to make an informed choice about her body. No shame, no judgment—just real talk and the information we all deserve to have. Looking for support on how to come off? Please reach out to Your Conscious Concierge for guidance on holistic health and wellness. XO, / https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge https://yourconsciousconcierge.com/ Subscribe for more.

Music as Medicine: How Sound and Frequency Can Heal the Body and Mind | Nilo Del Monte | Ep 17

Music is Medicine w/ Nilo Del Monte | Conscious Conversations Ep 17 This is a conversation and topic I’ve been wanting to have for a long time as music is such a massive part of our society all over the world. I sat down with Nilo Del Monte, a Cuban-born conscious artist with over 123,000 monthly listeners globally, to explore the healing power of music and sound. His story, his artistry, and his words all reflect a deeper truth—that music is more than entertainment… it’s medicine. We touch on many powerful themes around how sound affects the subconscious—and why the music we choose to listen to really matters. We explore: ✨ Nilo’s powerful journey from Cuba to the U.S. and how it shaped his path ✨ His evolution from mainstream music to conscious artist ✨ What it really means to be a conscious artist in today’s world ✨ Why the mainstream industry glorifies pain, toxicity, and sadness in music ✨ The vibrational power of sound and how it programs the subconscious ✨ His creative process—and how we’re all artists in our own way ✨ His upcoming projects and the deeper mission behind his work And more! This episode was such a beautiful reminder that music isn’t just background noise or entertainment. It’s energy. It’s frequency. It’s vibration. Our subconscious is being programmed all the time—through what we listen to, what we consume, what we allow in. The choice is always ours. And conversations like this one are a reminder of just how powerful that choice can be. 🎧 Connect with Nilo: Instagram → [https://www.instagram.com/nilodelmonte/] Website → [https://nilodelmonte.com] 🎧 Connect with Conscious Concierge: Instagram → [https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge/] Website → [https://yourconsciousconcierge.com] As always, for personalized guidance on your path—whether it’s modalities, practitioners, or experiences—feel free to reach out. XO, Your Conscious Concierge Subscribe for more.

She Has Spent 50 Years Studying Death — Here's What She Knows | Asha Nayaswami | Ep 18

In this episode of Conscious Conversations, I sit down with Asha Nayaswami, a lifelong disciple of Paramhansa Yogananda and spiritual director at Ananda Palo Alto.​ We delve into profound topics such as the nature of death, the journey of the soul, and the cultivation of unwavering faith. Asha shares insights from her decades of spiritual practice, offering perspectives that bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding.​ ​Topics we explore:​ Asha's personal spiritual journey and early influences Understanding death and the afterlife from a yogic perspective The role of consciousness in our spiritual evolution Navigating faith amidst modern challenges The impact of spiritual teachings on daily life​ ​About Asha Nayaswami:​ Asha Nayaswami has been a dedicated spiritual teacher for over four decades, closely working with Swami Kriyananda, a direct disciple of Yogananda. Her teachings are rooted in the principles of Kriya Yoga and aim to make spiritual concepts accessible and practical for everyday life. Through her talks, writings, and guidance, Asha has touched the lives of thousands worldwide. 🎧 Connect with Asha: Website → [https://ashajoy.org] YouTube → [https://www.youtube.com/@UCbhx4CyACzMAmZNHfmSAKEw Instagram → [https://www.instagram.com/innerlifewith_asha/] Join us in this enlightening conversation that challenges perceptions and invites a deeper understanding of life's most profound questions. As always, to learn about your options and what is best for you or next for you on your path reach out to Conscious Concierge. 🎧 Connect with Conscious Concierge: Instagram → [https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge/] Website → [https://yourconsciousconcierge.com] Subscribe for more.

You've Been Playing Small | Krista Williams from Almost 30 | Breaking Free and Owning Your Power | Ep 19

In Episode 19 of Conscious Conversations, I sit down with Krista Williams—co-founder of the Almost 30 Podcast, one of the top wellness and spirituality podcasts in the world. Krista is a podcast host, writer, speaker, coach, retreat facilitator, and for many of us, a voice that has guided our healing, awakening, and becoming over the last decade. In this episode, we talk about: – The power of your voice and becoming fully expressed – What it actually means to step into your power and why it has more to do with alignment than performance – Krista's Fully Expressed Retreat and learnings we both gained from it – Navigating being vulnerable even when you are an authority figure – Grief, identity deaths, and finding trust in the unknown -- Embracing uncertainty and allowing it to feel like an adventure – Krista's Saturn Return story and what prompted her to write the book when she did If you’re navigating a career shift, relationship change, identity death - or simply feel like you’re in the in-between - this conversation is for you. 🎧 Connect with Krista: Website → [https://www.itskrista.co] Almost 30 Podcast → [https://www.almost30.com] Instagram → [https://www.instagram.com/itskrista/] Buy the Book → [https://www.amazon.com/Almost-Definitive-Guide-Decade-Beyond/dp/1401978319] As always, to learn about your options and what is best for you or next for you on your wellness path reach out: 💫 Connect with Conscious Concierge: Website → https://www.yourconsciousconcierge.com Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@YourConsciousConcierge XO, Subscribe for more.

Motherhood Changed Everything About Who I Was | Lindsey Simcik From Almost 30 on Identity | Ep 20

Episode 20 of Conscious Conversations. I sit down with Lindsey Simcik - co-creator of the infamous Almost 30 Podcast, new author of Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love for the Next Decade and Beyond, and someone who’s felt like a big sister and mentor to me. We explore what it means to navigate the in-between seasons, the space between the old you and the new one, and the beauty of trusting what’s unfolding. Lindsey opens up about her Saturn Return, the identity shifts of motherhood, and how life often invites us to release the timelines we once clung to. Her new book, Almost 30, is a love letter to that messy, beautiful evolution of your 20s and 30s. A must-read for anyone finding their way through transition, and a reflection of the transformation she’s lived through herself. This episode is for anyone in the in-between: – Between who you were and who you're becoming – Between old timelines and divine timing – Between being who you thought you had to be and who you really are – Between the life you had planned and the one that's unfolding 👇 Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:22 – How Almost 30 started 05:14 – Learning to be loved without performing 08:30 – A relationship ending that became a catalyst for healing 12:46 – Her Saturn Return story and inspiration for the book 16:10 – Spiritual healing during COVID 21:42 – Letting go of who she thought she had to be 28:00 – Being seen while going through it 35:25 – Motherhood and redefining self-worth 37:45 – Finding purpose beyond achievement 41:50 – Releasing timelines and trusting life 48:03 – Navigating the unknown 52:12 – For anyone in the in-between 55:30 – Her next chapter 58:14 – Releasing the pressure to have it all together 👇 Connect with Lindsey: 📘 Almost 30: The Definitive Guide to the Decade and Beyond → [Amazon link] 🎧 Almost 30 Podcast → https://www.almost30.com 📱 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lindseysimcik 💫 Connect with Conscious Concierge: Website → https://www.yourconsciousconcierge.com Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@YourConsciousConcierge #Almost30 #LindseySimcik #SaturnReturn #IdentityShift #MotherhoodJourney #ConsciousConversations #PersonalGrowth Subscribe for more.

Spiritual Awakening and Relationships: Why Waking Up Can Break Everything Apart | Nico Canon | Ep 21

In Episode 21 of Conscious Conversations, I sit down with Nico Canon — mentor, guide, and co-founder of Ayahuasca Colombia — to explore some of the deepest questions on the spiritual path. We talk about: What spiritual awakening truly means (beyond the glamorized idea) The terror and beauty of shedding old identities What grounded spirituality looks like in daily life How desire can blur into entitlement — especially for men with power, status, or money The role of romantic relationships as mirrors for our own healing If you’ve ever wondered: 👉 Why awakening can feel like everything is falling apart 👉 How to stop chasing peak experiences and embody what you’ve learned 👉 Why integration is the real work 👉 Or how relationships reflect the places we still have to grow This conversation is for you. ✨ Watch the full episode and comment your thoughts! Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction + why this platform exists 03:00 — Nico's work: Ayahuasca, breathwork, and coaching 06:50 — His personal awakening: success, emptiness, and hitting rock bottom 16:00 — What is spiritual awakening really? 21:30 — The terror of awakening + identity “deaths” 28:00 — Why we’re spiritual orphans + the need for lineage and integration 37:00 — Is it worth it? And what grounded spirituality looks like 45:00 — The trap of chasing peak experiences vs. living the work 53:30 — Romantic relationships as mirrors + the Aubrey Marcus reflection 55:30 — When desire turns into entitlement: men, power, and wanting vs. needing 1:05:00 — What our romantic partners are really here to teach us 1:12:00 — Closing thoughts + where to connect 👇 Connect with Nico: IG: @nicocanon_ Ayahuasca Colombia: https://ayahuasca.colombia.com 👇 Connect with me: Website: https://www.yourconsciousconcierge.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge #ConsciousConversations #NicoCanon #SpiritualAwakening #GroundedSpirituality #AyahuascaJourney #IntegrationWork #SpiritualGrowth #MenAndPower #Relationships Subscribe for more.

Nobody Tells You That Being Aligned Can Still Feel Like Falling Apart | Cecile Stabell | Ep 22

There’s a common misconception in the spiritual and wellness world that when something is “aligned,” it should feel easy, effortless, and flowy. But what if true alignment sometimes does require grit, discomfort, and hard work. In this episode, I sit down with Cecilie Stabell - mentor, author, sound alchemist, podcast host, and speaker to explore the deeper truths about alignment, intuition, nervous system capacity, and the courage it takes to walk a path that stretches you. We dive into: 00:00 – Welcome + intro 01:37 – Cecilie’s story: from illness to expansion 08:22 – The misconception that alignment always feels good 12:48 – Flow vs. resistance: discerning what’s “right” 17:55 – How to tell the difference between fear and intuition 24:14 – Why discomfort can be a sign of growth 31:00 – The role of nervous system capacity in manifestation 36:15 – Walking away from what no longer fits — even when it’s “good” 42:10 – Reclaiming your truth and trusting the process 50:45 – Cecilie’s definition of alignment 56:00 – Final reflections ✨ If you've ever questioned your path or purpose when it gets too hard, this one is for you. Connect with Cecilie: 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cecilie.stabell/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🌐 Website: [https://ceciliestabell.com/the-book?utm_source=chatgpt.com] 🎧 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/divinely-driven-quantum-leap-through-manifestation/id1680315259 Connect with Conscious Concierge: 📸 Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge/] 🌐 Website: [https://www.yourconsciousconcierge.com/] #SpiritualAwakening #Alignment #NervousSystemHealing #ConsciousConversations #HealingJourney #Somatics #Purpose #Embodiment Subscribe for more.

He Lost Everything — Then Used His Pain to Help Thousands Heal | Mike Murphy | Ep 23

What if illness could be your greatest spiritual teacher? In episode 23 of Conscious Conversations, we sit down with author, philanthropist, and Mountains of Hope founder Mike Murphy — a man who turned devastating personal loss into a global mission for healing. 📌 Mike Murphy — featured on Larry King, best-selling author of The Creation Frequency, and founder of The Love for Margo Foundation — shares his powerful story of grief, awakening, and why he built Mountains of Hope, a transformational detox and healing center in Colombia. Together, we dive into: 💥 The emotional and energetic root causes of illness 🌎 Why most people stay stuck in victimhood (and how to break free) 🌿 Conscious alternatives to Western medicine if that is not your desired path 🧬 Healing the subconscious mind to heal the body 💫 Reclaiming your power as the creator of your reality Timestamps: 0:00 Intro: Conscious Conversations from Mountains of Hope 0:50 What Makes Mountains of Hope a powerful portal for Transformation 5:20 How Illness Can Be Your Greatest Teacher 7:00 Mike Murphy’s Story: From Personal Loss to Global Healing Mission 12:00 Emotional Trauma vs. Toxins — The Real Root Cause of Disease 20:10 Natural Killer Cells, Stem Cells & True Healing 28:00 The Healing Power of the Colombian People & Environment 31:00 Redefining Success After Chasing Wealth 40:00 Mastering Your Mind to Heal the Body 46:00 A Different Perspective on Death, Change & Freedom 52:00 How to Start Your Conscious Healing Journey 🎥 Learn More: 🌐 Mike Murphy’s Website: https://mikemurphyunfiltered.com 🌐 Mountains of Hope Healing Center: https://mountainsofhope.com 🧭 Ready to go deeper in your health & healing journey? Explore your next step — physical, mental, emotional, spiritual: 🔹 1:1 Consultations & Guidance → https://yourconsciousconcierge.com/book/ 🔹 Women’s Community → https://www.skool.com/her-conscious-collective-9253/about?ref=3af70cf87b3245359a715941c8355679 🔹 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge 🔹 Conscious Conversations Series Episodes → https://www.youtube.com/@YourConsciousConcierge Everything you need → https://yourconsciousconcierge.com Subscribe for more.

Beth Gulotta NYC Therapist Explains Why the Biological Clock Is Destroying Womens Mental Health Ep24

In this powerful episode of Conscious Conversations, I sit down with Beth Gulotta, NYC therapist and host of Quiet the Clock, to explore the realities of societal timeline pressure - especially around relationships, career, and fertility. We unpack her journey with fertility at 39, debunk the myth of the "35 fertility cliff," and talk about what it really means to live on your own timeline. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “behind” in life or that something’s wrong because your life doesn’t look like the “blueprint” society gave you -this is your permission slip to exhale. 💡 Topics We Cover: Timeline pressures and internalized “shoulds” (08:00) Fertility myths & the truth about the 35 “cliff” (12:00) Navigating holistic vs. conventional medicine in fertility (14:30) Letting go of control & leaning into surrender (16:30) The emotional toll of fertility journeys + grief (24:00) Advice to younger women & reclaiming the NOW (28:00) ✨Whether you're considering egg freezing, questioning your timeline, or healing from life not going “as planned,” this convo will meet you right where you are. 🔗 Resources + Connect with Beth Gulotta: 🎙 Listen to her podcast: Quiet the Clock [https://open.spotify.com/show/4Lzlbpi82Nz8NybxGCjMMg] 📺 Watch Quiet the Clock on YouTube: [YouTube.com/@quiettheclock] 🌐 Beth’s Therapy Practice: [NYCTherapeuticWellness.com] Ready to go deeper in your health & healing journey? Explore your next step — physical, mental, emotional, spiritual: 🔹 1:1 Consultations & Guidance → [https://yourconsciousconcierge.com/book/] 🔹 Women’s Community → [https://www.skool.com/her-conscious-collective-9253/about?ref=3af70cf87b3245359a715941c8355679] 🔹 Follow on Instagram → [https://www.instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge] 🔹 Conscious Conversations Series Episodes → [https://www.youtube.com/@YourConsciousConcierge] #FertilityJourney #TimelinePressure #HolisticHealing #SpiritualHealing #ConsciousConversations #EggFreezing #QuietTheClock #BethGolota Subscribe for more.

Birth Isn't Just Physical | A Doula Reveals Spiritual Transformation No One Prepares You For | Ep 25

Birth is not just the arrival of a baby, it’s the initiation of a mother, a rite of passage, and a reclamation of feminine power. In this conversation with doula and birth keeper Jennifer Radney we dive deep into the emotional, physical, and spiritual layers of birth, postpartum, and the sacred union between mother and father during this transformation. What We Cover: • Why birth is a spiritual initiation, not just a medical event • How our culture has normalized the miracle of birth • The father’s sacred role and how masculine energy protects the birth space • The truth about postpartum as integration, not just recovery • Healing ancestral lines through empowered birth • Reclaiming birth as a rite of passage • How the system fails new mothers and what needs to change Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 2:15 – Birth as a spiritual initiation 7:40 – We normalize the miraculous 13:12 – The father’s role in birth 16:30 – Why postpartum is spiritual work 21:40 – The cultural lie about birth 28:20 – Healing the lineage through birth 34:14 – How the system fails new mothers 39:22 – Birth as a rite of passage 46:35 – The masculine protects the feminine 52:05 – The real preparation for birth This conversation blew the roof off of my head. Whether you are in motherhood or preparing for it or just curious how to better support the women around you this episode is for YOU! Where to Find Jennifer: Website: https://birthofagoddess.com Instagram: @birthofagoddess (https://instagram.com/birthofagoddess) & @jenniferradney (https://instagram.com/jenniferradney) Where to Find Me: Website: https://yourconsciousconcierge.com Instagram: @yourconsciousconcierge (https://instagram.com/yourconsciousconcierge) TikTok: @consciousconcierge (https://tiktok.com/@consciousconcierge) Subscribe for more.