In this episode I sit down with Jason to discuss his journey to becoming a Vedic Meditation teacher. I had never heard of this modality and am so grateful to learn about it through Jason’s lens.

When we are not feeling our best, too stressed out, too reactive, too anxious, depressed, scattered, overly emotional and more, we rely on trusted professionals to help us if needed, medically as we should! In addition, there are a variety of ways to combat these things through practices like Jason teaches, or through the work I do with clients on their energetic body through Reiki, yoga, chakra balancing and more.

It’s important to know yourself, and understand when, where and how you’re feeling off, then seek the help required via traditional medicine if needed and also non-traditional methods if desired. The key is noticing, getting curious and being brave in getting the help you want and need.

About Jason: In 2023 he spent 3 months in the base of the Himalaya Mountains in India for his training with Thom Knoles to become a Vedic Meditation teacher. In addition, Jason is a Physical Education teacher for kids K-5 for over 23 years. He’s been married for 23 years and his other hobbies include ballroom dancing with his wife and singing in their family rock band!

Website- https://www.jasongembermeditation.com/

IG @jasongember

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/JasonGemberVedicMeditation/

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I am a HUGE fan of Debbie Griggs and so excited to have her as my guest! She is truly gifted and generous with how she shares her gifts with her clients and viewers. I have received readings from her and her insight is amazing and empowering.

Born into a lineage of gifted European psychics, Psychic Debbie Griggs has spent her life transforming others through her extraordinary spiritual abilities. From the moment she looks into your eyes or reads your aura, Debbie taps into your soul’s path—offering stunningly accurate predictions and profound clarity about your future.

A master in psychic readings, spiritual healing, and intuitive guidance, she is known for helping clients release deep energetic blockages to unlock the flow of love, prosperity, joy, health, and abundance. Her work is not just about foreseeing the future—it's about empowering you to create it.

Debbie has performed readings for people all over the world, including celebrities, public figures, and even law enforcement agencies, assisting in cold cases and missing persons investigations. Her international reputation continues to grow through her deeply moving work and powerful spiritual insights.

Debbie shares her worldwide predictions each Tuesday on her popular YouTube channel, Psychic Debbie Griggs. Every Thursday, she offers healing prayers and energy work to uplift and guide her global community.

If you're ready to awaken your highest potential, step into clarity, and align with your soul’s purpose, Psychic Debbie Griggs is your guide.

To work with Debbie check out her website: https://psychicdebbie.com/

And all her links are listed here: https://linktr.ee/psychicdebbiegriggs

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Join me as I sit down with another one of my go-to inspirations for my podcast, interest in how the layer of Tarot and oracle cards enhances understanding and working with my own energy and also in my work with others.

Elana’s process and interpretation of her card readings are always informative, fun and inviting. She offers her insight and intuition in ways all can relate, which ultimately offers ways to connect with our world and the collective.

It’s obvious Elana loves what she does and it oozes through all she offers on her channel to her over 200,000 subscribers! I’m so grateful I could find time to chat with her given her very busy schedule!

About Elana: She is an INTUITIVE Empath Tarot reader who feels energy and feelings from the cards & the signs she’s ready to bring through for her viewers. She’s been into Metaphysics most of her life and considers herself a messenger for those that need the message at the time of watching her videos. A disclaimer: She offers General Readings, so it’s impossible to resonate with everyone.

Find Elana: Searchlight Tarot Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@searchlighttarot

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Join me as I sit down with my friend and fellow practitioner, Jill Kempner who shares her own Why NOT Me? story.

Jill Kempner has been working in the healing arts field for over 27 years, beginning as a massage therapist, yoga teacher and energy healer. Jill now serves as an Angel Coach and Author, helping her clients heal physical pain with the relax, release, receive process outlined in her debut book, Receiving from Your Angels: Four Practices to Heal Your Pain with Angel Love.

More about Jill:

Book Receiving From Your Angels

Website : www.jillkempnerhealing.com

Social media:

facebook Jill Kempner, Angel Coach & Author angeljill444

IG angeljill444

youtube https://www.youtube.com/@angeljill444

Women's mini retreat in Riverwoods. Sat 6/14 Angels and intuition.

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I have known Jill since our kids were in pre-school and since then have witnessed her trajectory from forming her own company in order to advocate for her own, then her children’s to where she is today, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, skilled in applying science-backed and evidence-based strategies for behavior change, that include Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, and the Stages of Change Model.

She holds certifications from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy and has specialized training in menopause, supplements, and gut health. Her specialty is helping midlife women find their longevity and prevention equation in a variety of ways.

She founded Jill Foos Wellness, a virtual health coaching business, and hosts the Health Trip Podcast. She’s a featured speaker at corporate women’s events and is one of Respin’s Head Health Coaches, Halle Berry’s app-based platform for menopausal women, which features live group coaching.

Jill’s journey into health and wellness began as a high-level competitive equestrian rider, seeking ways to optimize her performance from age 16. In 2000, she gave birth to her 4th of 5 children, and underwent a partial thyroidectomy, which marked the start of health challenges, such as hormonal fluctuations, hair loss, sleep disturbances, low energy and libido, and metabolic dysfunction. For over four decades, Jill has focused on holistic strategies to improve her overall health and to educate and inspire women to harness their intrinsic power for change

Jill’s Info:

Instagram: @jillfooswellness

Website: jillfooswellness.com

Podcast: The Health Trip with Jill Foos Podcast

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I am so thrilled to have my very talented and very cool cousin, Cynthia. It’s so nice when someone you know and love is doing so much good in the world for so many whom she knows and loves and thousands she doesn’t. What makes her such a powerful advocate and human champion is her ability to look past barriers others may find insurmountable or untenable in the political climate and beyond in order to advocate for others, especially those without voices of their own or access to make change where they live.

In the realm of advocacy, it’s often a personal experience that ignites the spark within. Cynthia explains that spark and how she keeps the fire burning. I am so grateful for all she’s already achieved and look forward to all she may continue to do.

About Cynthia: She is the author of “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started” and the upcoming "Advocacy Made Easy" handbook launching in the summer of 2025. A non-partisan activist working across a variety of issues, Levin coaches volunteers of all ages to build productive relationships with members of Congress. She advocated side-by-side with her two children from their toddler to teen years and crafted a new approach to advocacy based upon her strengths as a mother. She is currently a volunteer with RESULTS, the ONE campaign, Bread for the World, CARE, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, MomsRising, and the UN Foundation’s Shot@Life Campaign.

Book info

“From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started.” is available on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and can be ordered at any independent bookstore. Or, folks can order an autographed copy directly from her website: www.changyit.com

Upcoming Events

Bread for the World Summit in Washington DC June 9-11 https://www.bread.org/advocacy-summit/

Open to anyone of any religion or belief system who wants to advocate for nutrition for hungry families in the US and around the world.

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Sign up for her monthly newsletter: www.changyit.com Along with updates about her upcoming book. Each newsletter has a monthly recommended easy action.

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In this episode I sit down with my friend Nancy, whom I met when she started taking my yoga classes and through the course of some conversations over the years, I was inspired to invited her to be a part of this series.

I'm so grateful she accepted and decided to share her story with us all.About this series:

When I was inspired to create my show, I had a few core goals: to connect people with one another, help them deepen their connection to themselves, and bring more joy into the world—one conversation at a time. I also wanted to share the stories of those who have turned tragedy into triumph, sorrow into success, victimhood into victory, and hopelessness into hope.

Why NOT Me? is an ongoing bonus series that aims to illustrate how life’s hardest moments can, over time, become our greatest gifts.

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On today’s episode I sit down with an amazingly talented human whom I’m grateful to know and call my friend. I first met Taz on my yoga mat as he was lending live music to a class I took regularly. Having live music during class was a wonderful experience and I was lucky enough to have that experience a few times before his life got huge and he became the superstar he is today. Since then, he’s been back in town with his Sound-off yoga experience and wow, that’s insanely fun!

No matter his global success, Taz remains as humble as he is talented. Generous of spirit, collaboration and invitation. I didn’t know in how many ways we connect and cannot wait to see in how many ways our paths continue to connect and converge. If you’re a yoga teacher, or into wellness and spiritual festivals, you know who he is. And if you don’t know him yet, you’ll get to know him during our chat!

About Taz:

DJ Taz Rashid, renowned for his unique fusion of electronic dance music with yoga and meditation, brings high vibrational energy to any space. Adept at guitar, piano, Native American flute, didgeridoo, and hand percussion, Taz enhances yoga and meditation practices with his deep understanding of sound. Over the past decade, he has created transformative experiences worldwide, performing at notable events like Wanderlust Festivals, Bhakti Fest, and Bali Spirit Fest, alongside global acts such as Michael Franti and Trevor Hall. Taz's live shows are celebrated for their energetic, positive vibes and their ability to foster community. Additionally, he composes original music for mindful brands, media, and events, promoting peace, love, and unity.

To find him:

The Soul Groove Wellness link is : https://djtazrashid.com/soulgroovewellness

The Royalty Free Library link is: https://www.djtazrashid.com/royalty-free-music-library

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djtazrashid

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djtazrashid/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClYTLtAJXizaQ2o9S-Gl3bw

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