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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Flirting With Enlightenment</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/flirting-with-enlightenment--1450877</link><description><![CDATA[The Flirting With Enlightenment podcast is a blend of mindfulness, creativity and spirituality and how they all intersect to influence our lives. We cover simple tips and practices for tapping into your inner wisdom and make it fun and light-hearted at the same time. <br /><br />Think of it as a podcast where we explore where spirituality connects with creativity and flirt with the topic of what “enlightenment” really means. 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Whether you are new to a mindful path or looking to tap deeper, we have a little something for you!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"/><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Staying Grounded When Facing An Opposing Opinion</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/staying-grounded-when-facing-an-opposing-opinion--63155738</link><description><![CDATA[How do you handle facing an opposing opinion? Can you stay grounded and clear, sharing your point of view while listening to (not just hearing) an opinion of another? Or do you go through the motions, waiting for the chance to speak again and double down on your point of view?<br /><br />What about your body language? Do you appear physically agitated, bored or disinterested? Our body language carries as much weight as our words so even if you feel you appear open and actively listening, the way you hold your body may be communicating something very different.<br /><br />On this short podcast we talk about a few things to consider when facting a challenging conversation and ways you can stay grounded within your own space. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63155738</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:54:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63155738/stayinggroundedwhenfacingtheopinionofanother.mp3" length="4205504" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do you handle facing an opposing opinion? Can you stay grounded and clear, sharing your point of view while listening to (not just hearing) an opinion of another? Or do you go through the motions, waiting for the chance to speak again and double...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you handle facing an opposing opinion? Can you stay grounded and clear, sharing your point of view while listening to (not just hearing) an opinion of another? Or do you go through the motions, waiting for the chance to speak again and double down on your point of view?<br /><br />What about your body language? Do you appear physically agitated, bored or disinterested? Our body language carries as much weight as our words so even if you feel you appear open and actively listening, the way you hold your body may be communicating something very different.<br /><br />On this short podcast we talk about a few things to consider when facting a challenging conversation and ways you can stay grounded within your own space. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>176</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Stay in Question Energy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/stay-in-question-energy--60595090</link><description><![CDATA[We often rush to find clear answers to certain questions in our lives, but what would happen if we stayed in question energy instead?<br /><br />Does thinking about this approach to clarity feel freeing, or terrifying? How about anxious or never ending?<br /><br />Listen to a few things to consider on this short podcast. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60595090</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 23:16:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60595090/stayinquestionenergy.mp3" length="2413713" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We often rush to find clear answers to certain questions in our lives, but what would happen if we stayed in question energy instead?

Does thinking about this approach to clarity feel freeing, or terrifying? How about anxious or never ending?

Listen...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We often rush to find clear answers to certain questions in our lives, but what would happen if we stayed in question energy instead?<br /><br />Does thinking about this approach to clarity feel freeing, or terrifying? How about anxious or never ending?<br /><br />Listen to a few things to consider on this short podcast. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>101</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>146</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are you Taking Yourself Places You Aren't Meant to Be?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-taking-yourself-places-you-aren-t-meant-to-be--60120944</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60120944</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 22:34:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60120944/areyoutakingyourselfplacesyouarenotmeanttobe.mp3" length="2419355" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:duration>101</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episode>145</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tap Into Growing Desires</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tap-into-growing-desires--59402974</link><description><![CDATA[When we feel a little excitement mixed with fear, we may be connecting with new desires that want to come through us. 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Are you ready to tap into new feelings and desires to see what happens next?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>118</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Staying True to Yourself While Serving a Group</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/staying-true-to-yourself-while-serving-a-group--57372787</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57372787</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:55:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57372787/stayingtruetoyourselfwhileservingagroupfinal.mp3" length="4098297" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:duration>171</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Duo of Peace and Chaos</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-duo-of-peace-and-chaos--40090592</link><description><![CDATA[Peace and chaos are interesting partners. While we may dislike being in chaos when it's pushed upon us, it sparks inner growth and transformation in ways we may not have chosen outwardly. At the same time, peace is a place within that can always be reached - however - we have to make time and space for it, and be present to truly experience it. <br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment Podcast, I talk about how chaos (also the creative spark) is simply a part of life, and the ways it can open us up to true change. I also share insights on how cultivating inner peace is key to helping us become more aware of what we really need, when, and how to approach it in a way that truly honors our spirit. 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While we may dislike being in chaos when it's pushed upon us, it sparks inner growth and transformation in ways we may not have chosen outwardly. At the same time, peace is a place within that can always be reached - however - we have to make time and space for it, and be present to truly experience it. <br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment Podcast, I talk about how chaos (also the creative spark) is simply a part of life, and the ways it can open us up to true change. I also share insights on how cultivating inner peace is key to helping us become more aware of what we really need, when, and how to approach it in a way that truly honors our spirit. 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At the same time, the impact of personal filters can change over time - and should - as we learn, more clearly understand, gain experience and wisdom and, most importantly, connect with others who share their experiences and insight to help us understand new perspectives. 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Take action? Work harder? Take responsibility? Do more? Or does it also mean taking a beat? Getting clearer on desires, skills and areas of healing? Finding what truly aligns with your personal needs, wants and ideals, and then operating from that pace and place? In my opinion, it’s all of the above - and more. On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the general vibe of stepping up energy, and how it’s often misused and misunderstood. I also discuss the ways you can trick yourself into continuing with a limited mindset and outlook, while simultaneously beating yourself up. Lastly, I talk about stepping up to love yourself more authentically and fully, and seeing emotional release and surrender as a positive tool, not a weakness to be endured or changed.<br />So how do you want to define the energy of stepping up in the context of your own life and actions?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27530501</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2020 23:52:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/27530501/steppingupenergy.mp3" length="22054492" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does the phrase stepping up mean to you? Take action? Work harder? Take responsibility? Do more? Or does it also mean taking a beat? Getting clearer on desires, skills and areas of healing? Finding what truly aligns with your personal needs,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does the phrase stepping up mean to you? Take action? Work harder? 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Clearly seeing the deeper reasons behind your reactions and motivations also offers perspective on where you can find deeper self understanding, healing, and shift an outdated mindset permanently. <br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about discovering your patience practice, why it’s so powerful, different perspectives and beliefs about patience, and offer tips and insights on creating a patience practice for yourself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26464565</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 00:48:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26464565/discoveringyourpatiencepractice.mp3" length="22816222" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Taking time to understand what makes you impatient, why, and the reasons you continue with certain behaviors is all part of discovering your patience practice. 

Knowing your patterns reveals a lot about personal triggers, coping mechanisms and unique...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Taking time to understand what makes you impatient, why, and the reasons you continue with certain behaviors is all part of discovering your patience practice. <br /><br />Knowing your patterns reveals a lot about personal triggers, coping mechanisms and unique strengths. In other words, it’s incredibly empowering information. Clearly seeing the deeper reasons behind your reactions and motivations also offers perspective on where you can find deeper self understanding, healing, and shift an outdated mindset permanently. <br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about discovering your patience practice, why it’s so powerful, different perspectives and beliefs about patience, and offer tips and insights on creating a patience practice for yourself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>951</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>clarity,copingmechansisms,flirtingwithenlightenment,healing,impatience,mindbodyspirit,mindset,patience,patiencepractice,personaltriggers,podcast,selfunderstanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dealing With the Unexpected While Taking Self Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-the-unexpected-while-taking-self-care--25575063</link><description><![CDATA[The art of dealing with the unexpected while taking self care is a lifelong, uneven dance. Sometimes it flows effortlessly without the mind or distractions getting in the way of maintaining a regular self care practice. Other times, simply stopping for a moment to pause and quiet the mind is a full out challenge, or impossible. On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about dealing with the unexpected while taking self care. I offer practical tips and insights to provide perspective and encouragement, and share simple ways to shift mindset and focus to tune out the “noise” and get down to what the heart really wants you to know. Lastly, I discuss the importance of noting and tracking your personal triggers and indicators that let you know when self care is critical, and what you need to feel better.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25575063</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 20:24:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25575063/dealiing_with_the_unexpected_while_taking_self_care.mp3" length="21147938" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The art of dealing with the unexpected while taking self care is a lifelong, uneven dance. Sometimes it flows effortlessly without the mind or distractions getting in the way of maintaining a regular self care practice. Other times, simply stopping...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The art of dealing with the unexpected while taking self care is a lifelong, uneven dance. Sometimes it flows effortlessly without the mind or distractions getting in the way of maintaining a regular self care practice. Other times, simply stopping for a moment to pause and quiet the mind is a full out challenge, or impossible. On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about dealing with the unexpected while taking self care. I offer practical tips and insights to provide perspective and encouragement, and share simple ways to shift mindset and focus to tune out the “noise” and get down to what the heart really wants you to know. 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It’s a practice - a way of being that evolves as we do, and influences how we actively change our patterns and behaviors as we grow. While much time and energy is often focused on forcing change, beating ourselves up or wishing things were different, listening with love is a simple, powerful tool that does something very unique - it invites us to hear differently. It helps us notice when old patterns are holding us back, when we are being needlessly mean to ourselves, when fear is taking over, and when new energy is inviting us to change. Tips, insights and more, on the podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24447322</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:25:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24447322/listeningwithlovewhileactivelychangingpatternsandbehaviors.mp3" length="19651436" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Listening with love is not something that always comes naturally. It’s a practice - a way of being that evolves as we do, and influences how we actively change our patterns and behaviors as we grow. While much time and energy is often focused on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listening with love is not something that always comes naturally. It’s a practice - a way of being that evolves as we do, and influences how we actively change our patterns and behaviors as we grow. While much time and energy is often focused on forcing change, beating ourselves up or wishing things were different, listening with love is a simple, powerful tool that does something very unique - it invites us to hear differently. It helps us notice when old patterns are holding us back, when we are being needlessly mean to ourselves, when fear is taking over, and when new energy is inviting us to change. Tips, insights and more, on the podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>819</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>challenges,changingbehaviors,changingpatterns,clarity,deeplistening,flirtingwithenlightenment,listenwithlove,mindbodyspirit,podcast,selfcare,theheartknows</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Few Thoughts at a Challenging Time</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-few-thoughts-at-a-challenging-time--24447069</link><description><![CDATA[We are all moving through an intense and unique experience as a global community, and I wanted to share a few thoughts at this challenging time. Insights on managing mindset and emotions and connecting more deeply to your voice within as we all get used to a new and ever changing world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24447069</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:19:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24447069/a_few_thoughts_at_a_challenging_time.mp3" length="8299414" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are all moving through an intense and unique experience as a global community, and I wanted to share a few thoughts at this challenging time. Insights on managing mindset and emotions and connecting more deeply to your voice within as we all get...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are all moving through an intense and unique experience as a global community, and I wanted to share a few thoughts at this challenging time. Insights on managing mindset and emotions and connecting more deeply to your voice within as we all get used to a new and ever changing world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>346</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>connectionwithin,flirtingwithenlightenment,lovethroughthefear,managingemotions,mindset,personalmessage,podcast,selfcare,selflove</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Exciting and Scary May Feel the Same, So Can you Tell the Difference?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/exciting-and-scary-may-feel-the-same-so-can-you-tell-the-difference--24032448</link><description><![CDATA[Exciting and scary may feel the same in a physical way. The general vibe, sensations and physical reactions can have the same impact on the body, emotions and mind, leaving us a bit confused or mixed up in the process. Is it time to be afraid? Or is it time to celebrate the fact something we’ve been wanting and waiting for is happening - even if it’s in a way we didn’t expect? In essence, this is what occurs in the mind and heart when dealing with a creative block. We can feel overwhelmed, unsure or afraid - muddling our clarity and shutting down our momentum.<br /><br />On the latest Flirting with Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how “exciting” and “scary” may feel the same, and how to dig a little deeper to learn to tell the difference. I also share insights on how we often build up the reasons why our fears should stay instead of stepping forward into change, and digging into where some fears might have originated in the first place.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24032448</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 22:07:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24032448/exciting_and_scary_may_feel_the_same_so_can_you_tell_the_difference.mp3" length="26826750" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Exciting and scary may feel the same in a physical way. The general vibe, sensations and physical reactions can have the same impact on the body, emotions and mind, leaving us a bit confused or mixed up in the process. Is it time to be afraid? Or is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Exciting and scary may feel the same in a physical way. The general vibe, sensations and physical reactions can have the same impact on the body, emotions and mind, leaving us a bit confused or mixed up in the process. Is it time to be afraid? Or is it time to celebrate the fact something we’ve been wanting and waiting for is happening - even if it’s in a way we didn’t expect? In essence, this is what occurs in the mind and heart when dealing with a creative block. We can feel overwhelmed, unsure or afraid - muddling our clarity and shutting down our momentum.<br /><br />On the latest Flirting with Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how “exciting” and “scary” may feel the same, and how to dig a little deeper to learn to tell the difference. I also share insights on how we often build up the reasons why our fears should stay instead of stepping forward into change, and digging into where some fears might have originated in the first place.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1118</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>creativeblock,excitement,fear,findingclarity,flirtingwithenlightenment,innerknowing,mindbodyspirit,podcast,scary,transformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why It's Good Self-Care to Revisit Passions and Goals</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-it-s-good-self-care-to-revisit-passions-and-goals--23141754</link><description><![CDATA[When you think about lifelong passions and goals, what thoughts and feelings come to mind? Do you feel on track? Judge yourself because you feel far from reaching them? Missed one big goal, so you kind of gave up? Or are you a more go with the flow kind of person, and just slip into a passive role as life flows on by?<br /><br />None if these answers are “right” or “wrong”. And none of these answers mean you are missing out, or knocking it out of the park. <br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast I talk about why it's good self-care to revisit your lifelong passions and goals, tips to open up a dialogue with your heart, and why realigning with what is true for you now is key to the success of us all.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23141754</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:57:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/23141754/why_it_s_good_self_care_to_revisit_passions_and_goals.mp3" length="23966028" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When you think about lifelong passions and goals, what thoughts and feelings come to mind? Do you feel on track? Judge yourself because you feel far from reaching them? Missed one big goal, so you kind of gave up? Or are you a more go with the flow...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When you think about lifelong passions and goals, what thoughts and feelings come to mind? Do you feel on track? Judge yourself because you feel far from reaching them? Missed one big goal, so you kind of gave up? Or are you a more go with the flow kind of person, and just slip into a passive role as life flows on by?<br /><br />None if these answers are “right” or “wrong”. And none of these answers mean you are missing out, or knocking it out of the park. <br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast I talk about why it's good self-care to revisit your lifelong passions and goals, tips to open up a dialogue with your heart, and why realigning with what is true for you now is key to the success of us all.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>999</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>creativeexpression,creativekatrina,exploringyourway,flirtingwithenlightenment,goals,heartdialogue,mindbodyspirit,mindfulness,passions,podcast,selfcare,visionforyourlife</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Honoring Your Humanness When Life Feels Overwhelming</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/honoring-your-humanness-when-life-feels-overwhelming--22290083</link><description><![CDATA[There is no road map to being human. It’s something we live into and discover as we go. So why do we as humans think we can control it all? That if we just do everything “right” then we won’t have to deal with the messiness of life or unexpected situations? Maybe get ahead of the emotional impact and avoid it? <br /><br />On the latest podcast I talk about staying grounded when things get crazy, and why honoring our humanness during these times, instead of judging or "escaping" is so important. I also talk about how owning the emotion of our experiences fully is what takes us from focusing on the tragedy of it, and instead, telling a story of empowerment. Tips, insights, a bit of my personal story and more - on the episode.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22290083</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2020 02:51:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22290083/humannesspodcastfwe.mp3" length="32624680" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There is no road map to being human. It’s something we live into and discover as we go. So why do we as humans think we can control it all? That if we just do everything “right” then we won’t have to deal with the messiness of life or unexpected...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is no road map to being human. It’s something we live into and discover as we go. So why do we as humans think we can control it all? That if we just do everything “right” then we won’t have to deal with the messiness of life or unexpected situations? Maybe get ahead of the emotional impact and avoid it? <br /><br />On the latest podcast I talk about staying grounded when things get crazy, and why honoring our humanness during these times, instead of judging or "escaping" is so important. I also talk about how owning the emotion of our experiences fully is what takes us from focusing on the tragedy of it, and instead, telling a story of empowerment. Tips, insights, a bit of my personal story and more - on the episode.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1360</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>beingpresent,empowerment,flirtingwithenlightenment,grounding,honoringyourhumanness,managingemotions,managingoverwhelm,podcast,selfcare,selfjudgement,transition</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Inner Knowing, Growing, and Understanding the Difference Between Performing and Being Energy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inner-knowing-growing-and-understanding-the-difference-between-performing-and-being-energy--21764368</link><description><![CDATA[Being able to tell the difference between when someone is "performing" and being their natural selves can be tricky. On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the difference between performing and being energy, and how to recognize when you are using it as an empowering tool vs hiding behind it. I also share examples on how to notice when you, or others, are performing rather than being true to the heart, situation, and what needs to be acknowledged in order to heal and grow. In addition, I share reasons why behavioral tendencies of performing vs being can impact health, self-esteem and self-care, and how to shift towards more self-supportive habits.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21764368</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:43:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21764368/preformingvbeing.mp3" length="21772369" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Being able to tell the difference between when someone is "performing" and being their natural selves can be tricky. On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the difference between performing and being energy, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Being able to tell the difference between when someone is "performing" and being their natural selves can be tricky. On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the difference between performing and being energy, and how to recognize when you are using it as an empowering tool vs hiding behind it. I also share examples on how to notice when you, or others, are performing rather than being true to the heart, situation, and what needs to be acknowledged in order to heal and grow. In addition, I share reasons why behavioral tendencies of performing vs being can impact health, self-esteem and self-care, and how to shift towards more self-supportive habits.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>908</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>being,expectations,flirtingwithenlightenment,habits,mindbodyspirit,performing,podcast,selfcare,selfesteem,shoulds</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Turn Neutrality Into a Superpower</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/turn-neutrality-into-a-superpower--21039666</link><description><![CDATA[The energy of neutrality is often underestimated as a superpower. It’s “nothingness” vibe takes us from a place where we are stuck in our patterns, fears, expectations and “shoulds”, and places us firmly in an energy of presence, deep connection with what we feel, know and want - with clarity. <br /><br />Yet, with the fast pace of life we don’t feel we have time to take a beat, or a breath, and step into a neutral space to sense what we really want and need before taking decisive action. We can also feel rushed at every turn, as if we have no space to contemplate or process key information before making big decisions. Or, we habitually make the same small choices over and over keeping us in a rut we desperately want to break, but we feel unclear how to even start. <br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the essence of neutrality as an energy, why it’s important, key ways it serves the mind, body and soul, and why it’s one of the most powerful skills we can develop.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21039666</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2019 20:44:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21039666/turningneutralityintoyoursupoerpower.mp3" length="26157806" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The energy of neutrality is often underestimated as a superpower. It’s “nothingness” vibe takes us from a place where we are stuck in our patterns, fears, expectations and “shoulds”, and places us firmly in an energy of presence, deep connection with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The energy of neutrality is often underestimated as a superpower. It’s “nothingness” vibe takes us from a place where we are stuck in our patterns, fears, expectations and “shoulds”, and places us firmly in an energy of presence, deep connection with what we feel, know and want - with clarity. <br /><br />Yet, with the fast pace of life we don’t feel we have time to take a beat, or a breath, and step into a neutral space to sense what we really want and need before taking decisive action. We can also feel rushed at every turn, as if we have no space to contemplate or process key information before making big decisions. Or, we habitually make the same small choices over and over keeping us in a rut we desperately want to break, but we feel unclear how to even start. <br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the essence of neutrality as an energy, why it’s important, key ways it serves the mind, body and soul, and why it’s one of the most powerful skills we can develop.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1090</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>clarity,flirtingwithenlightenment,grounding,innertruth,managinginnerchaos,mindbodyspirit,neutrality,podcast,selfcare,superpower,transformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Exploring Gratitude for Challenges and Missteps</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/exploring-gratitude-for-challenges-and-missteps--20326791</link><description><![CDATA[It’s not easy to explore and connect with gratitude for challenges and missteps, especially if we continue to carry the sting with us as regret or anger. <br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the power of the stories we tell ourselves. When we mentally review them over and over and focus on how things are challenging, hard, or ways we “messed up”, it becomes habitual. Soon it’s hard to tell if we are operating from a place of truth, or just branching out from the same story that focuses on the challenges and missteps of life, rather than an intuitive decision-making place. It also helps us cling to a story out of fear or self-doubt of change. <br /><br />I also discuss why it’s important to sit with emotions and experiences before jumping directly to positive story or platitude. Part of why we are on the planet is to have human experiences, and experiencing a range of emotions is all part of our growth. If we let the mind jump into explaining all the reasons why something is or isn’t true, we are allowing it to guide a heart-specific process and explain our feelings to us, rather than actually feeling the truth of them.<br /><br />I also share insights and tips to help you manage day to day and reach a more balanced mindset.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20326791</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2019 02:38:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20326791/exploringgratitudeforchallenges.mp3" length="31328797" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s not easy to explore and connect with gratitude for challenges and missteps, especially if we continue to carry the sting with us as regret or anger. 

On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the power of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s not easy to explore and connect with gratitude for challenges and missteps, especially if we continue to carry the sting with us as regret or anger. <br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the power of the stories we tell ourselves. When we mentally review them over and over and focus on how things are challenging, hard, or ways we “messed up”, it becomes habitual. Soon it’s hard to tell if we are operating from a place of truth, or just branching out from the same story that focuses on the challenges and missteps of life, rather than an intuitive decision-making place. It also helps us cling to a story out of fear or self-doubt of change. <br /><br />I also discuss why it’s important to sit with emotions and experiences before jumping directly to positive story or platitude. Part of why we are on the planet is to have human experiences, and experiencing a range of emotions is all part of our growth. If we let the mind jump into explaining all the reasons why something is or isn’t true, we are allowing it to guide a heart-specific process and explain our feelings to us, rather than actually feeling the truth of them.<br /><br />I also share insights and tips to help you manage day to day and reach a more balanced mindset.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1306</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>challenges,clarity,emotions,flirtingwithenlightenment,gratitude,hero,mindset,missteps,podcast,selfcare,stories,victim</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Finding Gifts and Empowerment in Loss</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-gifts-and-empowerment-in-loss--19794848</link><description><![CDATA[Everyone experiences loss at some point. Grief and emotional release are a natural part of the process, and so is transformation - taking what is no longer true and growing as a result. On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the energy of loss as part of the creative and personal development cycle, and how we can find both empowerment and gifts within the experience to shape our path forward.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19794848</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 23:11:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19794848/findinggiftsandempowermentinloss.mp3" length="26695720" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everyone experiences loss at some point. Grief and emotional release are a natural part of the process, and so is transformation - taking what is no longer true and growing as a result. On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everyone experiences loss at some point. Grief and emotional release are a natural part of the process, and so is transformation - taking what is no longer true and growing as a result. On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the energy of loss as part of the creative and personal development cycle, and how we can find both empowerment and gifts within the experience to shape our path forward.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1113</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>creativecycle,empowerment,flirtingwithenlightenment,gifts,healing,honoringwhatwas,hope,loss,personalgrowth,podcast,transformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Trap of Valuing Appearances More Than Ourselves</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trap-of-valuing-appearances-more-than-ourselves--19579777</link><description><![CDATA[It’s easy to diminish the power of our own value and gifts when we focus more on what things look like than the actual truth "behind the curtain". Yet, as a society, our personal value is often rooted in gaining external validation and impacted by the fear of being judged, rejected, fear of being our true selves, and taking the reactions of others - who are dealing with their own fears and hangups - to heart. <br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I discuss how we can easily fall into the trap of feeling less than for various reasons, and continue to live out old patterns that keep us in a space of never feeling enough. Listen for insights and tips to explore how you can step out of old limiting mental and emotional patterns and move towards deeper self-understanding, compassion and growth.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19579777</guid><pubDate>Sat, 19 Oct 2019 04:04:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19579777/appearances.mp3" length="27077525" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s easy to diminish the power of our own value and gifts when we focus more on what things look like than the actual truth "behind the curtain". Yet, as a society, our personal value is often rooted in gaining external validation and impacted by the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s easy to diminish the power of our own value and gifts when we focus more on what things look like than the actual truth "behind the curtain". Yet, as a society, our personal value is often rooted in gaining external validation and impacted by the fear of being judged, rejected, fear of being our true selves, and taking the reactions of others - who are dealing with their own fears and hangups - to heart. <br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I discuss how we can easily fall into the trap of feeling less than for various reasons, and continue to live out old patterns that keep us in a space of never feeling enough. Listen for insights and tips to explore how you can step out of old limiting mental and emotional patterns and move towards deeper self-understanding, compassion and growth.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1129</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>appearances,changingpatterns,clarity,fearofrejection,flirtingwithenlightenment,managingfear,mindbodyspirit,personalgrowth,podcast,selfjudgment,validation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Navigating the Dance Between Commitment and Fear</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-the-dance-between-commitment-and-fear--19283067</link><description><![CDATA[Navigating the dance between commitment and fear to build a truthful, happy life is multi-layered. We have the aspects of ourselves that make us afraid to commit for various reasons. At the same time, we may stay committed to doing things a certain way out of habit, even though it no longer serves us and, in a way, keeps us from aligning with healthy commitment patterns. <br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the energy of commitment and how we connect with it, how fear can sometimes get in the way of noticing or creating healthy goals to commit to, and the ways our personal boundaries can help or hinder maintaining a flexible, realistic balance of commitment energy consistently.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19283067</guid><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:44:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19283067/commitmentandfear.mp3" length="25517702" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Navigating the dance between commitment and fear to build a truthful, happy life is multi-layered. We have the aspects of ourselves that make us afraid to commit for various reasons. At the same time, we may stay committed to doing things a certain...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Navigating the dance between commitment and fear to build a truthful, happy life is multi-layered. We have the aspects of ourselves that make us afraid to commit for various reasons. At the same time, we may stay committed to doing things a certain way out of habit, even though it no longer serves us and, in a way, keeps us from aligning with healthy commitment patterns. <br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the energy of commitment and how we connect with it, how fear can sometimes get in the way of noticing or creating healthy goals to commit to, and the ways our personal boundaries can help or hinder maintaining a flexible, realistic balance of commitment energy consistently.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1064</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>avoidance,clarity,commitment,commitmentenergy,creativity,fear,habits,healthyboundaries,mindbodyspirit,mindfulness,mindset,navigatingthedance,patterns</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Knowing, Feeling and Living Your Personal Value</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/knowing-feeling-and-living-your-personal-value--19173009</link><description><![CDATA[We all experience times when our personal value comes into question or feels diminished. Maybe it’s with a specific person, circumstance or a miscommunication, but you walk away feeling unseen, misunderstood or marginalized. <br /><br />And it’s a pattern. <br /><br />What makes it a hard pattern to turn around is that we often attribute not feeling valued to the specific person, circumstance, or miscommunication, even though it happens. A LOT.<br /><br />In truth, what we are really missing is clarity around why we are unable to value ourselves. <br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the roots of what our true intrinsic value is, and isn’t, and ways the external world can influence that delicate inner balance. <br /><br />I also offer suggestions to shift perspective away from how the outside world erodes our sense of inner identification and value, and why it’s so important for us to practice going inward to really see and sense the truth of who we are - outside of money, recognition, fame and more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19173009</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2019 19:28:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19173009/knowingfeelingandlivingyourpersonalvalue.mp3" length="27839256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We all experience times when our personal value comes into question or feels diminished. Maybe it’s with a specific person, circumstance or a miscommunication, but you walk away feeling unseen, misunderstood or marginalized. 

And it’s a pattern....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all experience times when our personal value comes into question or feels diminished. Maybe it’s with a specific person, circumstance or a miscommunication, but you walk away feeling unseen, misunderstood or marginalized. <br /><br />And it’s a pattern. <br /><br />What makes it a hard pattern to turn around is that we often attribute not feeling valued to the specific person, circumstance, or miscommunication, even though it happens. A LOT.<br /><br />In truth, what we are really missing is clarity around why we are unable to value ourselves. <br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the roots of what our true intrinsic value is, and isn’t, and ways the external world can influence that delicate inner balance. <br /><br />I also offer suggestions to shift perspective away from how the outside world erodes our sense of inner identification and value, and why it’s so important for us to practice going inward to really see and sense the truth of who we are - outside of money, recognition, fame and more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1160</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>clarity,clearingoutoldpatterns,flirtingwithenlightenment,innerbalance,mindbodyspirit,personaldevelopment,personalvalue,podcast,valuingourselves</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Taking Risks and Building the New</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-risks-and-building-the-new--18969444</link><description><![CDATA[Risk levels are closely tied to our beliefs and what we value. If we've experienced things that make us feel like life is generally risky, then we may be hesitant to change even the smallest of things. If we are connected to our intuition and inner voice, and have confidence in it, we are more open to stepping forward into risk, as we trust our instincts and are confident we can manage whatever happens.  <br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the perception of risk and how personality and upbringing influence the risks we take. I also offer simple tips to help you dig a little deeper into what you see as risk, why, and how to move forward with behavior change in regards to taking risks to build a new path or perspective.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18969444</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2019 03:56:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18969444/taking_risks_and_building_the_new.mp3" length="27966525" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Risk levels are closely tied to our beliefs and what we value. If we've experienced things that make us feel like life is generally risky, then we may be hesitant to change even the smallest of things. If we are connected to our intuition and inner...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Risk levels are closely tied to our beliefs and what we value. If we've experienced things that make us feel like life is generally risky, then we may be hesitant to change even the smallest of things. If we are connected to our intuition and inner voice, and have confidence in it, we are more open to stepping forward into risk, as we trust our instincts and are confident we can manage whatever happens.  <br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the perception of risk and how personality and upbringing influence the risks we take. I also offer simple tips to help you dig a little deeper into what you see as risk, why, and how to move forward with behavior change in regards to taking risks to build a new path or perspective.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1166</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>behaviorchange,change,confidence,flirtingwithenlightenment,mindbodyspirit,personality,podcast,takingrisks,transformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is it Time to Rebel Against What You've Created?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-time-to-rebel-against-what-you-ve-created--18860702</link><description><![CDATA[How can you tell when it’s time to change, let something go, or rebel against what you’ve created? Here are some clues. Friction. Confusion. Conflicting feelings. A pull towards change, even if you aren’t quite sure what that change would be, or simply a desire to shake things up. On this episode of On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about creating a clear slate in mind and heart to build something original that’s not overshadowed by where and how you may have compromised in the past. I also share how understanding this history helps move us forward with a fresh perspective, and some tips to help you rebel in a healthy way.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18860702</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:03:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18860702/is_it_time_to_rebel_against_what_you_created.mp3" length="30544497" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How can you tell when it’s time to change, let something go, or rebel against what you’ve created? Here are some clues. Friction. Confusion. Conflicting feelings. A pull towards change, even if you aren’t quite sure what that change would be, or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can you tell when it’s time to change, let something go, or rebel against what you’ve created? Here are some clues. Friction. Confusion. Conflicting feelings. A pull towards change, even if you aren’t quite sure what that change would be, or simply a desire to shake things up. On this episode of On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about creating a clear slate in mind and heart to build something original that’s not overshadowed by where and how you may have compromised in the past. I also share how understanding this history helps move us forward with a fresh perspective, and some tips to help you rebel in a healthy way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1273</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>balance,creativity,flirtingwithenlightenment,mindbodyspirit,mindset,personalgrowth,podcast,rebelagainstwhatyoucreated,selfawareness,selfcare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Understanding the Inner Awareness Change Brings</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-the-inner-awareness-change-brings--18617625</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the dynamics of how external and internal change play off each other throughout life, and the opportunities that come from it. I also share insights on the inner awareness change brings. Each change shows us something new and different, but ultimately offers us to advocate for more, less, or to practice being open and neutral to the emotional reactions that arise. <br /><br />There’s something very powerful about embracing change without knowing where it’s taking you exactly, and understanding how the power of staying present helps us build skills to always stay connected to the truth in our heart and soul.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18617625</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2019 03:10:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18617625/understandingtheinnerawarenesschangebrings.mp3" length="30329457" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the dynamics of how external and internal change play off each other throughout life, and the opportunities that come from it. I also share insights on the inner awareness change...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the dynamics of how external and internal change play off each other throughout life, and the opportunities that come from it. I also share insights on the inner awareness change brings. Each change shows us something new and different, but ultimately offers us to advocate for more, less, or to practice being open and neutral to the emotional reactions that arise. <br /><br />There’s something very powerful about embracing change without knowing where it’s taking you exactly, and understanding how the power of staying present helps us build skills to always stay connected to the truth in our heart and soul.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1264</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>change,externalchange,flirtingwithenlightenment,growth,honoringyourprocess,innerawarenesschangebrings,internalchange,mindbodyspirit,mindset,podcast,selfawareness,selfcare,stayingpresent,transformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Releasing What We Believe About What We Deserve - Both The Good and Bad</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/releasing-what-we-believe-about-what-we-deserve-both-the-good-and-bad--18420543</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of The Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the energy of deserving, and how the structure we’ve created in our mind from a young age around our right to deserve, or not deserve, plays a huge role in our life experience. Often we need to release a lot of feelings, perceptions, and fears around what we deserve before we can create a personal neutrality around it as a concept, or in other words, not labeling an outcome as good or bad. I also offer tips to shift your perception, and rebuild a new foundation about the idea of deserving from a place of clarity and confidence.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18420543</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2019 00:00:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18420543/releasingwhatwebelieveaboutwhatwedeserve.mp3" length="28430459" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of The Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the energy of deserving, and how the structure we’ve created in our mind from a young age around our right to deserve, or not deserve, plays a huge role in our life...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of The Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the energy of deserving, and how the structure we’ve created in our mind from a young age around our right to deserve, or not deserve, plays a huge role in our life experience. Often we need to release a lot of feelings, perceptions, and fears around what we deserve before we can create a personal neutrality around it as a concept, or in other words, not labeling an outcome as good or bad. I also offer tips to shift your perception, and rebuild a new foundation about the idea of deserving from a place of clarity and confidence.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1185</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>clarityandconfidence,flirtingwithenlightenment,goodandbad,mindbodyspirit,mindset,neutrality,perception,podcast,release,selfdiscovery,values,whatwedeserve</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tapping Into Frustration as a Growth Tool</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tapping-into-frustration-as-a-growth-tool--18290189</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the ways frustration is a growth tool and how to tap into it to find the gold hiding beneath it. I also share simple strategies  to move through the surface friction and noise to hear more deeply, see more clearly, then move towards what’s next using personal intuitive guidance. <br /><br />Lastly, I share a few personal stories about moving through my own frustration and why it’s so important to look beyond the surface to find the healing beneath. The more we can see frustration as simply another tool to motivate us towards what’s next or what we need to heal, the more powerful we feel when we step towards, and through it, to the other side.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18290189</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2019 22:46:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18290189/tappingintofrustrationasagrowthtool.mp3" length="30992131" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the ways frustration is a growth tool and how to tap into it to find the gold hiding beneath it. I also share simple strategies  to move through the surface friction and noise to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the ways frustration is a growth tool and how to tap into it to find the gold hiding beneath it. I also share simple strategies  to move through the surface friction and noise to hear more deeply, see more clearly, then move towards what’s next using personal intuitive guidance. <br /><br />Lastly, I share a few personal stories about moving through my own frustration and why it’s so important to look beyond the surface to find the healing beneath. The more we can see frustration as simply another tool to motivate us towards what’s next or what we need to heal, the more powerful we feel when we step towards, and through it, to the other side.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1292</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>findingalignment,flirtingwithenlightenment,frustration,growthtool,intuition,mindbodyspirit,mindset,podcast,selfgrowth,tappingin,usingfrictionasahealingtool</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Giving Yourself a Second Chance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/giving-yourself-a-second-chance--18137139</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about perceptions around second chances and ways to shift your mindset to see the bigger picture and a way forward. The quality of your self-talk has a big impact here, as does your ability to give yourself permission, self-care, and use feelings as a guide forward to heal what’s really in the way of opening up to a second chance for yourself. <br /><br />I also share my thoughts and ideas on second chances, and offer simple tips to help you review your own mindset around why you do, or do not, feel you deserve one or are able to offer one to another.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18137139</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 20:37:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18137139/givingyourselfasecondchance.mp3" length="25733369" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about perceptions around second chances and ways to shift your mindset to see the bigger picture and a way forward. The quality of your self-talk has a big impact here, as does...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about perceptions around second chances and ways to shift your mindset to see the bigger picture and a way forward. The quality of your self-talk has a big impact here, as does your ability to give yourself permission, self-care, and use feelings as a guide forward to heal what’s really in the way of opening up to a second chance for yourself. <br /><br />I also share my thoughts and ideas on second chances, and offer simple tips to help you review your own mindset around why you do, or do not, feel you deserve one or are able to offer one to another.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1073</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>boundaries,flirtingwithenlightenment,healing,mindbodyspirit,mindfulness,nourishment,overcomingjudgment,permission,podcast,secondchance,selfcare,selftalk</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Roots of Why We Overanalyze and Tips to Stop It</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-roots-of-why-we-overanalyze-and-tips-to-stop-it--18036967</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18036967</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 20:00:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18036967/therootsofwhyweoveranalyze.mp3" length="31881130" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:duration>1329</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Navigating Disappointment to Dream Again</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-disappointment-to-dream-again--17771014</link><description><![CDATA[We've all had experiences where the dream we wanted melted away before our eyes. Yet, even in the midst of disappointment, there are things we can do to acknowledge, process, understand, and heal, in order to go on to dream again. <br /><br />The latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast offers tips and perspectives on how to navigate disappointment to dream again, while picking up important inner wisdom along the way. It's what helps us dream a new dream with a stronger, more empowered foundation.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17771014</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Apr 2019 20:14:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17771014/navigatingdisappointmenttodreamagain.mp3" length="29661767" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We've all had experiences where the dream we wanted melted away before our eyes. Yet, even in the midst of disappointment, there are things we can do to acknowledge, process, understand, and heal, in order to go on to dream again. 

The latest episode...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We've all had experiences where the dream we wanted melted away before our eyes. Yet, even in the midst of disappointment, there are things we can do to acknowledge, process, understand, and heal, in order to go on to dream again. <br /><br />The latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast offers tips and perspectives on how to navigate disappointment to dream again, while picking up important inner wisdom along the way. It's what helps us dream a new dream with a stronger, more empowered foundation.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1236</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bouncingback,clarity,deeperunderstanding,deeplistening,dreamingandplanning,flirtingwithenlightenment,innerwisdom,navigatingdisappointment,podcast,reevaluate,startingover</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Balancing the Practice of Acceptance and Ownership</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/balancing-the-practice-of-acceptance-and-ownership--17556555</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about why it's important to clearly see the ways we approach acceptance and ownership and how it shapes, or has been shaped by, our value system. I also shed light on why the way we practice acceptance and ownership reveals how we may be holding ourselves back, or keeping us from seeing where we need to grow. Lastly, I share some simple ways you can tap in and navigate acceptance and ownership in your day to day life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17556555</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2019 22:21:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17556555/acceptanceandownership.mp3" length="36957453" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about why it's important to clearly see the ways we approach acceptance and ownership and how it shapes, or has been shaped by, our value system. I also shed light on why the way...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about why it's important to clearly see the ways we approach acceptance and ownership and how it shapes, or has been shaped by, our value system. I also shed light on why the way we practice acceptance and ownership reveals how we may be holding ourselves back, or keeping us from seeing where we need to grow. Lastly, I share some simple ways you can tap in and navigate acceptance and ownership in your day to day life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1540</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acceptance,acceptanceandownership,balance,flirtingwithenlightenment,intuition,mindbodyspirit,owership,ownership,podcast,practice,selfcare,values</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Beliefs Around Success and Failure Create Judgment Thinking, and Ways to Shift It</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-beliefs-around-success-and-failure-create-judgment-thinking-and-ways-to-shift-it--17399070</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I explore the elements of how we create our personal standards of success and failure, and offer ways to shift mindset around the “right” way to be successful or fail along our path. I also touch on understanding our personal value system, and how it influences what we want, and see, as success and failure.<br /><br />In addition, I share insights on how we view, feel into, and deal with failure allows us to explore some pretty powerful things, and is a great self learning tool. 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I...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I explore the elements of how we create our personal standards of success and failure, and offer ways to shift mindset around the “right” way to be successful or fail along our path. I also touch on understanding our personal value system, and how it influences what we want, and see, as success and failure.<br /><br />In addition, I share insights on how we view, feel into, and deal with failure allows us to explore some pretty powerful things, and is a great self learning tool. Instead of using it as a mechanism to beat ourselves up or prove why our ideas and actions aren’t worthy, we can see our version of "failure" as a way to rethink WHY we have created the failure standards we hold so dear, and if they still make sense for us now.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1240</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>appreciation,creativeexpression,failure,flirtingwithenlightenment,flow,mindbodyspirit,mindset,podcast,selfjudgment,success,successandfailure,values</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Levels of Goodbye and Why They Matter</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-levels-of-goodbye-and-why-they-matter--17174830</link><description><![CDATA[The levels of goodbye matter. What we learn, how we heal, and what opens up next for us all starts with the levels of goodbye we integrate. Living through it, we find out why they matter, even if we don’t love the pace of the unfolding. <br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the levels of goodbye in our emotional process, and how little things we hold onto can keep us stuck in big ways. I also talk about how staying present during the goodbye process helps us release old patterns around what we think we deserve, our attachments and their relevance, and prepare us for big emotional healing. <br /><br />Lastly, I talk about how our mind can make up stories about the goodbye process, creating “shoulds” around how it must be and feel, sometimes creating fear loop that gets us stuck. So I give you a few tips to get “unstuck”, and offer some special insights for creative and sensitive folks.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17174830</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2019 19:50:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17174830/levelsofgoodbyeandwhytheymatter.mp3" length="30299364" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The levels of goodbye matter. What we learn, how we heal, and what opens up next for us all starts with the levels of goodbye we integrate. Living through it, we find out why they matter, even if we don’t love the pace of the unfolding. 

On this...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The levels of goodbye matter. What we learn, how we heal, and what opens up next for us all starts with the levels of goodbye we integrate. Living through it, we find out why they matter, even if we don’t love the pace of the unfolding. <br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the levels of goodbye in our emotional process, and how little things we hold onto can keep us stuck in big ways. I also talk about how staying present during the goodbye process helps us release old patterns around what we think we deserve, our attachments and their relevance, and prepare us for big emotional healing. <br /><br />Lastly, I talk about how our mind can make up stories about the goodbye process, creating “shoulds” around how it must be and feel, sometimes creating fear loop that gets us stuck. So I give you a few tips to get “unstuck”, and offer some special insights for creative and sensitive folks.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1263</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>clarity,flirtingwithenlightenment,gettingunstuck,growth,healing,levelsofgoodbye,mindbodyspirit,mindset,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Facts, Feelings and the Truth Between</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/facts-feelings-and-the-truth-between--17038229</link><description><![CDATA[What do we know and understand as a fact, and how do we separate it from how we feel?  From a human and community perspective, we always have a line to walk between facts and feelings, learning how to master a path that supports our truest and most authentic selves. On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the line between facts and feelings, and how to move between these two worlds in empowering way. Tips, insights on how to navigate this balance and more, on this episode.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17038229</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2019 02:55:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17038229/factsfeelingsandthetruthbetween.mp3" length="28568386" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What do we know and understand as a fact, and how do we separate it from how we feel?  From a human and community perspective, we always have a line to walk between facts and feelings, learning how to master a path that supports our truest and most...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What do we know and understand as a fact, and how do we separate it from how we feel?  From a human and community perspective, we always have a line to walk between facts and feelings, learning how to master a path that supports our truest and most authentic selves. On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the line between facts and feelings, and how to move between these two worlds in empowering way. Tips, insights on how to navigate this balance and more, on this episode.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1191</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>balancingfactsandfeelings,beingauthentictoself,factsvsfeelings,findingfocus,flirtingwithenlightenment,intuition,mindbodyspririt,podcast,selfexpression,truth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Truth About Connecting With Your Sense of Inner Confidence</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-about-connecting-with-your-sense-of-inner-confidence--16824467</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the true essence of confidence and the key for reconnecting with the true self that’s naturally comfortable with who we are and how we express. I also talk about how seemingly little things and experiences can make us doubt or bury the true sense of self that’s still here, and naturally confident. Lastly, I offer tips and insights on how to get back to basics and reclaim the true self within that's already confident - just a little shy at the moment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16824467</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2019 20:30:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16824467/confidence.mp3" length="26693839" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the true essence of confidence and the key for reconnecting with the true self that’s naturally comfortable with who we are and how we express. I also talk about how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the true essence of confidence and the key for reconnecting with the true self that’s naturally comfortable with who we are and how we express. I also talk about how seemingly little things and experiences can make us doubt or bury the true sense of self that’s still here, and naturally confident. Lastly, I offer tips and insights on how to get back to basics and reclaim the true self within that's already confident - just a little shy at the moment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1113</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>balance,clarity,confidence,creativeconfidence,creativeflow,flirtingwithenlightenment,grounded,grounding,innerconfidence,mindbodyspirit,podcast,selfcare,selfconfidence,selfexpression,selflove</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ways to Assess Empowering Opportunities for Yourself</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ways-to-assess-empowering-opportunities-for-yourself--16673956</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I offer specific tips on how to assess empowering opportunities using the heart, mind, and intuitive guidance. I also touch on ways to go deeper into understanding why you want something, judgments you may still be harboring towards yourself and others, and how those hold you back. Lastly, I share ways to tap into motivation - the raw energy that drives you to take action towards what resonates most deeply in your heart and soul.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16673956</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:51:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16673956/assessempoweringopportunities.mp3" length="29797186" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I offer specific tips on how to assess empowering opportunities using the heart, mind, and intuitive guidance. I also touch on ways to go deeper into understanding why you want...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I offer specific tips on how to assess empowering opportunities using the heart, mind, and intuitive guidance. I also touch on ways to go deeper into understanding why you want something, judgments you may still be harboring towards yourself and others, and how those hold you back. Lastly, I share ways to tap into motivation - the raw energy that drives you to take action towards what resonates most deeply in your heart and soul.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1242</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>assessempoweringopportunities,choices,clarity,deeplistening,flirtingwithenlightenment,intuitiveguidance,mindbodyspirit,motivation,newyear,podcast,selfacceptance</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Character Are You Playing in Your Life and Why?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-character-are-you-playing-in-your-life-and-why--16419655</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how easy it is to fall into a character persona without realizing it, and how it can also act as a key to better understand yourself and where you want to shift your mindset and outdated behaviors.<br /><br />I also talk about ways to build awareness and clarity around the character you are playing, and why you do it so easily. In addition, I share tips to transform habits and patterns into more supportive actions that are in alignment with who you are now. Lastly, I offer perspectives to help you reevaluate what you see as your character role, and suggest tools to help you dive deeper into understanding yourself, personality, and pinpoint areas of deep awareness and healing.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16419655</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Dec 2018 20:40:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16419655/whatcharacterareyouplaying.mp3" length="29373375" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how easy it is to fall into a character persona without realizing it, and how it can also act as a key to better understand yourself and where you want to shift your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how easy it is to fall into a character persona without realizing it, and how it can also act as a key to better understand yourself and where you want to shift your mindset and outdated behaviors.<br /><br />I also talk about ways to build awareness and clarity around the character you are playing, and why you do it so easily. In addition, I share tips to transform habits and patterns into more supportive actions that are in alignment with who you are now. Lastly, I offer perspectives to help you reevaluate what you see as your character role, and suggest tools to help you dive deeper into understanding yourself, personality, and pinpoint areas of deep awareness and healing.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1224</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awareness,behaviorchange,characterrole,clarity,flirtingwithenlightenment,habits,innertransformation,persona,personaldevelopment,personality,podcast,selfcare,whatcharacterareyouplaying</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Understanding and Navigating the Energy of Obligation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-and-navigating-the-energy-of-obligation--16076301</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest podcast I talk about the essence of obligation, how we internalize obligation energy based on family and life experiences, and how we can turn that against ourselves in ways that make us neglect our own self care and well being. I also talk about how our perception of obligations can be a trap we create for ourselves, or, define the value of other's opinions and actions if they act outside of our perceptions of obligation. This kind of thinking can mess with our unique moral compass, forcing us to act out of sync with our natural, authentic self to keep the peace externally while the internal self feels confused and unacknowledged.<br /><br />So when you think about it, really think about it, how do you view an obligation in your mind? Are you making something an obligation when it's really a choice, or making others feel obligated based on your needs? Most importantly, are you acting out of your authentic or strategic self?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16076301</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Oct 2018 18:59:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16076301/energyofobligation.mp3" length="35529287" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest podcast I talk about the essence of obligation, how we internalize obligation energy based on family and life experiences, and how we can turn that against ourselves in ways that make us neglect our own self care and well being. I also...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest podcast I talk about the essence of obligation, how we internalize obligation energy based on family and life experiences, and how we can turn that against ourselves in ways that make us neglect our own self care and well being. I also talk about how our perception of obligations can be a trap we create for ourselves, or, define the value of other's opinions and actions if they act outside of our perceptions of obligation. This kind of thinking can mess with our unique moral compass, forcing us to act out of sync with our natural, authentic self to keep the peace externally while the internal self feels confused and unacknowledged.<br /><br />So when you think about it, really think about it, how do you view an obligation in your mind? Are you making something an obligation when it's really a choice, or making others feel obligated based on your needs? Most importantly, are you acting out of your authentic or strategic self?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1481</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Art of Simplicity as a Practice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-simplicity-as-a-practice--15937417</link><description><![CDATA[Keeping things simple isn't always simple. When we keep things simple in the mind it can help us get clear, stay focused, and get things done, but takes mindful commitment and consistency. . At the same time, we are also emotional beings, and emotions are complex. We have to feel, not analyze them in order to move through the energy of what they bring, and then pass through. In addition, we can also take the art of simplicity as a practice, and turn it into a crutch to avoid emotional entanglements or stay risk averse. <br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how the art of simplicity is a balance that changes as we do. I offer tips on how to stay mindful given the situation and tips on how to make sure you are using the art of simplicity in positive ways.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15937417</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 16:17:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15937417/the_art_of_simplicty_as_a_practice.mp3" length="24175426" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Keeping things simple isn't always simple. When we keep things simple in the mind it can help us get clear, stay focused, and get things done, but takes mindful commitment and consistency. . At the same time, we are also emotional beings, and emotions...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keeping things simple isn't always simple. When we keep things simple in the mind it can help us get clear, stay focused, and get things done, but takes mindful commitment and consistency. . At the same time, we are also emotional beings, and emotions are complex. We have to feel, not analyze them in order to move through the energy of what they bring, and then pass through. In addition, we can also take the art of simplicity as a practice, and turn it into a crutch to avoid emotional entanglements or stay risk averse. <br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how the art of simplicity is a balance that changes as we do. I offer tips on how to stay mindful given the situation and tips on how to make sure you are using the art of simplicity in positive ways.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1008</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>artofsimplicity,commitment,copingmechanism,emotions,findingbalance,flow,inneralignment,intuition,mindbodyspirit,mindfulness,stayinggrounded,surrender,tips,values</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Take Charge or Let Things Unfold? Finding a Mindful Balance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/take-charge-or-let-things-unfold-finding-a-mindful-balance--15817735</link><description><![CDATA[Take charge or let things unfold is an age old question that can keep us on our toes, or in a perpetual state of tortured limbo. <br /><br />Between the desire to feel settled and in control, and the “fear of missing out” or “being wrong”, it can become a pretty hairy challenge to know which direction is best, without feeling like you are being put through the ringer.  <br /><br />Bouncing back and forth between these two choice points gives us an opportunity to do a few important things, however:<br /><br />Hone our intuitive skills, practice trusting ourselves - no matter what happens, and finding the right balance of both when it comes to making decisions of all sizes. <br /><br />On the latest Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I share insights to fine tune the inner connection, tap into inner knowing, and clarify your perspective to intuitively know when to let things flow or take action. <br /><br />I also share tips on sifting through old patterns and mis-beliefs in order to make conscious choices that honor who you are now, not just old fear-based patterns or “people pleasing tendencies”.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15817735</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2018 03:27:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15817735/takechargeorletthingsflow.mp3" length="36689751" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Take charge or let things unfold is an age old question that can keep us on our toes, or in a perpetual state of tortured limbo. 

Between the desire to feel settled and in control, and the “fear of missing out” or “being wrong”, it can become a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Take charge or let things unfold is an age old question that can keep us on our toes, or in a perpetual state of tortured limbo. <br /><br />Between the desire to feel settled and in control, and the “fear of missing out” or “being wrong”, it can become a pretty hairy challenge to know which direction is best, without feeling like you are being put through the ringer.  <br /><br />Bouncing back and forth between these two choice points gives us an opportunity to do a few important things, however:<br /><br />Hone our intuitive skills, practice trusting ourselves - no matter what happens, and finding the right balance of both when it comes to making decisions of all sizes. <br /><br />On the latest Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I share insights to fine tune the inner connection, tap into inner knowing, and clarify your perspective to intuitively know when to let things flow or take action. <br /><br />I also share tips on sifting through old patterns and mis-beliefs in order to make conscious choices that honor who you are now, not just old fear-based patterns or “people pleasing tendencies”.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1529</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>balance,buildingnewpathways,clarity,consciouschoice,copingmechanism,decisions,flirtingwithenlightenment,forkintheroad,gettingtoknowyourself,innerguidance,letthingsunfold,mindbodyspirit,mindfulbalance,mindset,patterns,podcast,selfcare,selfempowerment,takecharge,trustingyourself</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Practice Presence To Build Clarity and Self-Compassion</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/practice-presence-to-build-clarity-and-self-compassion--15687187</link><description><![CDATA[What does it mean to practice presence? Is it a lifestyle? Mindset? Perspective? Journey? All of the above and more? The way you practice presence changes as you grow and transform to new levels of self understanding and personal growth. However, the essence of practicing presence is simply the willingness to be honest with yourself, create a healthy self-care routine, and remember to own and honor your feelings - without getting lost in them. On the latest Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I discuss why it’s more important than ever to be patient and kind to ourselves to balance out tumultuous energy inside and out. The outside world is going through it’s own purging process and growth, just as you are looking at ways to clear really old clutter and heal wounds in order to move towards the goals and dreams you've been holding in your heart for longer than you can even remember. Insights, tips and more on practicing presence on the latest episode.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15687187</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 01:00:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15687187/practicepresence1.mp3" length="25160973" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it mean to practice presence? Is it a lifestyle? Mindset? Perspective? Journey? All of the above and more? The way you practice presence changes as you grow and transform to new levels of self understanding and personal growth. However, the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it mean to practice presence? Is it a lifestyle? Mindset? Perspective? Journey? All of the above and more? The way you practice presence changes as you grow and transform to new levels of self understanding and personal growth. However, the essence of practicing presence is simply the willingness to be honest with yourself, create a healthy self-care routine, and remember to own and honor your feelings - without getting lost in them. On the latest Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I discuss why it’s more important than ever to be patient and kind to ourselves to balance out tumultuous energy inside and out. The outside world is going through it’s own purging process and growth, just as you are looking at ways to clear really old clutter and heal wounds in order to move towards the goals and dreams you've been holding in your heart for longer than you can even remember. Insights, tips and more on practicing presence on the latest episode.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1049</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>clarity,flirtingwithenlightenment,managingfear,managingfrustration,meditiation,mindbodyspirit,mindset,podcast,practicepresence,selfcare,selfcompassion,tuningintotruth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Breaking Patterns and Building New Creative Pathways</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-patterns-and-building-new-creative-pathways--15473877</link><description><![CDATA[Breaking patterns that are outdated or unhealthy seems easy to do once you finally notice them. It gives you the edge to actively move towards releasing the hold they have over you with awareness, self-care, and practice. You can feel lighter, stronger, and truly empowered.<br /><br />Basking in this new sense of freedom, however, can feel great and overwhelming at the same time. <br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about ways to notice energy around the act of breaking patterns and how to handle rebalancing your energy and mindset in the aftermath. I also share insights on how to check in with what your heart wants to create next. Are they aligned with your truth? How do they feel when you push beyond the act of planning? Lastly, I offer examples of how to challenge your perspective to see the active and shadow side of your natural tendencies, then use those insights as a tool for clarity to shift into what’s next.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15473877</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Aug 2018 04:49:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15473877/breakingpatternsandbuildingnewcreativepathways.mp3" length="28703178" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Breaking patterns that are outdated or unhealthy seems easy to do once you finally notice them. It gives you the edge to actively move towards releasing the hold they have over you with awareness, self-care, and practice. You can feel lighter,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Breaking patterns that are outdated or unhealthy seems easy to do once you finally notice them. It gives you the edge to actively move towards releasing the hold they have over you with awareness, self-care, and practice. You can feel lighter, stronger, and truly empowered.<br /><br />Basking in this new sense of freedom, however, can feel great and overwhelming at the same time. <br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about ways to notice energy around the act of breaking patterns and how to handle rebalancing your energy and mindset in the aftermath. I also share insights on how to check in with what your heart wants to create next. Are they aligned with your truth? How do they feel when you push beyond the act of planning? Lastly, I offer examples of how to challenge your perspective to see the active and shadow side of your natural tendencies, then use those insights as a tool for clarity to shift into what’s next.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1196</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>breakingpatterns,challenges,creativity,flirtingwithenlightenment,habits,lettinggo,newcreativepathways,podcast,release,selfcare,shadowside,trust</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Regrouping After a Setback</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/regrouping-after-a-setback--15316040</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the energy of a setback and ways we can feel challenged in the mind, body, and spirit as a result. Whether we experience a setback from a personal or professional standpoint, or both, it can make us question ourselves, the path forward, and second guess every decision we’ve made up until this point. I also discuss the unique level of personal power regrouping after a setback can offer, as it helps reveal what we truly want and the patterns up for challenge and change.<br /><br />In addition, I talk about the perception of a “foundation” and a sense of safety in life, while creating a healthy perspective around the idea of change and flexibility. Lastly, I offer suggestions on supportive and healthy ways to manage the energy of a setback in order to heal, process, and get back on your feet equipped with deeper understanding and clarity. Then, create from a new space of awareness, talents, and lessons.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15316040</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 04:20:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15316040/regroupingafterasetback.mp3" length="32258547" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the energy of a setback and ways we can feel challenged in the mind, body, and spirit as a result. Whether we experience a setback from a personal or professional...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the energy of a setback and ways we can feel challenged in the mind, body, and spirit as a result. Whether we experience a setback from a personal or professional standpoint, or both, it can make us question ourselves, the path forward, and second guess every decision we’ve made up until this point. I also discuss the unique level of personal power regrouping after a setback can offer, as it helps reveal what we truly want and the patterns up for challenge and change.<br /><br />In addition, I talk about the perception of a “foundation” and a sense of safety in life, while creating a healthy perspective around the idea of change and flexibility. Lastly, I offer suggestions on supportive and healthy ways to manage the energy of a setback in order to heal, process, and get back on your feet equipped with deeper understanding and clarity. Then, create from a new space of awareness, talents, and lessons.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1345</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>balance,change,comeback,empowerment,flirtingwithenlightenment,foundation,healing,managingchange,mindbodyspirit,perspective,podcast,regrouping,regroupingafterasetback,safety,setback</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Seeing and Understanding the Role of Chaos in Our Lives</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/seeing-and-understanding-the-role-of-chaos-in-our-lives--15224368</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the chaos effect, the different types, and what each reveals, so you can learn more about yourself, create a supportive self-care regimen, restore balance, heal where necessary, and understand it’s impact from a place of objectivity.<br /><br />Lastly, I share tips and insights on the perception of chaos and how it serves as instigator, teacher, pathfinder and more. When you stop judging uneasy energy, and the way you handle it, it’s much easier to see its purpose in your life and create a way forward from a space of insight rather than avoidance and fear.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15224368</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2018 02:10:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15224368/seeingandunderstandingtheroleofchaos.mp3" length="34220239" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the chaos effect, the different types, and what each reveals, so you can learn more about yourself, create a supportive self-care regimen, restore balance, heal where...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the chaos effect, the different types, and what each reveals, so you can learn more about yourself, create a supportive self-care regimen, restore balance, heal where necessary, and understand it’s impact from a place of objectivity.<br /><br />Lastly, I share tips and insights on the perception of chaos and how it serves as instigator, teacher, pathfinder and more. When you stop judging uneasy energy, and the way you handle it, it’s much easier to see its purpose in your life and create a way forward from a space of insight rather than avoidance and fear.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1426</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>balance,chaos,chaoseffect,emotions,flirtingwithenlightenment,learningfromchaos,managingchaos,mindbodyspirit,podcast,selfcare,selflove,tips,triggers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Noticing Signs of Overwhelm and Tips to Create Healthy Self-Care Habits</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/noticing-signs-of-overwhelm-and-tips-to-create-healthy-self-care-habits--15134248</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the signs of overwhelm and ways to notice it’s happening to you. I also share a bit of my personal experience with overwhelm, and how as an empath and HSP, it was all part of me learning how to take care of myself and listen to my needs without judgment.<br /><br />Lastly I offer tips on how to create healthy self-care habits that can serve you in any space, especially when you are faced with public situations of overwhelm, in order to put your own well-being first.<br /><br />When practiced regularly, self-care can help rewire the brain to generate healthy responses to stress, severely reduce the impact the mind, body, and spirit, and create self-soothing tools that build faith you will be OK. And in the end, that inner knowing goes a long way in reducing the impact of overwhelm on the body.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15134248</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:40:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15134248/noticingsignsofoverwhelmandhealthyselfcarehabits.mp3" length="27301969" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the signs of overwhelm and ways to notice it’s happening to you. I also share a bit of my personal experience with overwhelm, and how as an empath and HSP, it was all part...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the signs of overwhelm and ways to notice it’s happening to you. I also share a bit of my personal experience with overwhelm, and how as an empath and HSP, it was all part of me learning how to take care of myself and listen to my needs without judgment.<br /><br />Lastly I offer tips on how to create healthy self-care habits that can serve you in any space, especially when you are faced with public situations of overwhelm, in order to put your own well-being first.<br /><br />When practiced regularly, self-care can help rewire the brain to generate healthy responses to stress, severely reduce the impact the mind, body, and spirit, and create self-soothing tools that build faith you will be OK. And in the end, that inner knowing goes a long way in reducing the impact of overwhelm on the body.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1138</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>emapth,feeling,fightorflight,flirtingwithenlightenment,healthyselfcarehabits,hsp,noticingsignsofoverwhelm,podcast,selfcare,selflove,signsofoverwhelem</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Feeling Lonely on the Spiritual Journey</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/feeling-lonely-on-the-spiritual-journey--15028339</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest podcast, I talk about feeling lonely on the spiritual journey, and why it’s an essential aspect of learning how to hear and trust our own intuition and inner voice. I also talk about how things in life may feel uncertain, and it’s OK. There’s a reason behind it all. Part of what’s so beautiful about the opportunity to be alone is that we get to understand how to trust ourselves, our inner guidance, and source of spiritual strength, while gaining confidence in our ability to be self-reliant. Lastly, I cover how to build a solid connection within during a period of inner awakening.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15028339</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2018 13:56:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15028339/feelinglonelyonthespiritualjourney.mp3" length="32083005" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest podcast, I talk about feeling lonely on the spiritual journey, and why it’s an essential aspect of learning how to hear and trust our own intuition and inner voice. I also talk about how things in life may feel uncertain, and it’s OK....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest podcast, I talk about feeling lonely on the spiritual journey, and why it’s an essential aspect of learning how to hear and trust our own intuition and inner voice. I also talk about how things in life may feel uncertain, and it’s OK. There’s a reason behind it all. Part of what’s so beautiful about the opportunity to be alone is that we get to understand how to trust ourselves, our inner guidance, and source of spiritual strength, while gaining confidence in our ability to be self-reliant. Lastly, I cover how to build a solid connection within during a period of inner awakening.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1337</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chakras,discernment,feelinglonely,flirtingwithenlightenment,herosjourney,innerjourney,podcast,release,spiritualconnection,spirituality,spiritualjourney,trust</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Power of Doing a Personal Value Review</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/power-of-doing-a-personal-value-review--14918499</link><description><![CDATA[What you value directly impacts your attitude, motivation to create, and overall mindset. This is a good thing, if what you value is being honored and in alignment with what you want for your life. If not, you can feel off, unhappy and unfulfilled. On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the power of doing a personal value review and how it can help us to connect with what we really desire to create, while releasing values that no longer resonate or support your personal path forward. I also share specific questions and insights to guide you on doing a personal value review to enhance your inner understanding and self-care.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14918499</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2018 18:15:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14918499/powerofapersonalvaluereview.mp3" length="32607752" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What you value directly impacts your attitude, motivation to create, and overall mindset. This is a good thing, if what you value is being honored and in alignment with what you want for your life. If not, you can feel off, unhappy and unfulfilled. On...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What you value directly impacts your attitude, motivation to create, and overall mindset. This is a good thing, if what you value is being honored and in alignment with what you want for your life. If not, you can feel off, unhappy and unfulfilled. On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the power of doing a personal value review and how it can help us to connect with what we really desire to create, while releasing values that no longer resonate or support your personal path forward. I also share specific questions and insights to guide you on doing a personal value review to enhance your inner understanding and self-care.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1359</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>askingwithin,deepinnerquestions,deeplistening,empath,findingyourtruth,flirtingwithenlightenment,personalvaluereview,personavalues,podcast,selfcare,values</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Signs and How We Assign Them Meaning</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/signs-and-how-we-assign-them-meaning--14795354</link><description><![CDATA[The signs you see in your life can come in all shapes and forms, but how you assign those signs a meaning is what counts. It’s also the easiest way to make yourself crazy and stuck in mental loops, instead of sitting in presence and appreciation to see what a sign has to offer intuitively. <br /><br />Which is why it’s so important to examine the different types of signs you notice, and how you process the information that comes with it for yourself.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how signs serve your spiritual path and practice, and help you transform from the inside out based on how you view them. I also touch on how personal life experience I’ve had with signs, and ways to work with the insights you get personally from a clear, grounded place.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14795354</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 03:18:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14795354/signsandhowweassignthemmeaning.mp3" length="30224758" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The signs you see in your life can come in all shapes and forms, but how you assign those signs a meaning is what counts. It’s also the easiest way to make yourself crazy and stuck in mental loops, instead of sitting in presence and appreciation to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The signs you see in your life can come in all shapes and forms, but how you assign those signs a meaning is what counts. It’s also the easiest way to make yourself crazy and stuck in mental loops, instead of sitting in presence and appreciation to see what a sign has to offer intuitively. <br /><br />Which is why it’s so important to examine the different types of signs you notice, and how you process the information that comes with it for yourself.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how signs serve your spiritual path and practice, and help you transform from the inside out based on how you view them. I also touch on how personal life experience I’ve had with signs, and ways to work with the insights you get personally from a clear, grounded place.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1260</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>externalsigns,flirtingwithenlightenment,internalsigns,intuition,mindbodyspirit,podcast,selfcare,signs,spiritualpath</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crown Chakra: Gateway to Higher Consciousness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crown-chakra-gateway-to-higher-consciousness--14391923</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I cover insights and details about the crown chakra, and the specific role it serves as part of our inner chakra system. I also offer ways to tell if the energy in the crown chakra is flowing at a healthy speed, and specifics on how it works in tandem with other chakras to create the state of our self awareness and self growth. In addition, I share simple ways to help balance all the chakras to feel more connected and grounded in the physical body, while our energetic self opens up to all of the possibilities waiting out there in the universe. Last, but not least, I include some self-inquiry points to help dig deeper into understanding how the crown chakra may be impacting our state of health and well-being. <br /><br />As a representation of creative infinity and rebirth, the crown chakra reminds us we are so much more than what we see and feel with our 3rd dimensional senses. We are forever linked with the cosmos, if we let ourselves connect with the possibilities available within the universe. ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14391923</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 03:37:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14391923/crownchakra.mp3" length="36651507" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I cover insights and details about the crown chakra, and the specific role it serves as part of our inner chakra system. I also offer ways to tell if the energy in the crown chakra is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I cover insights and details about the crown chakra, and the specific role it serves as part of our inner chakra system. I also offer ways to tell if the energy in the crown chakra is flowing at a healthy speed, and specifics on how it works in tandem with other chakras to create the state of our self awareness and self growth. In addition, I share simple ways to help balance all the chakras to feel more connected and grounded in the physical body, while our energetic self opens up to all of the possibilities waiting out there in the universe. Last, but not least, I include some self-inquiry points to help dig deeper into understanding how the crown chakra may be impacting our state of health and well-being. <br /><br />As a representation of creative infinity and rebirth, the crown chakra reminds us we are so much more than what we see and feel with our 3rd dimensional senses. We are forever linked with the cosmos, if we let ourselves connect with the possibilities available within the universe. ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1528</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chakras,chakrasystem,consciousness,crownchakra,divineenergy,enlightenment,flirtingwithenlightenment,higherconsciousness,mindbodyspirit,podcast,portaltospirit,rebirth,selfawareness,selfcare,selfrealization,transformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Shoulds and Getting Ready to Level Up in Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/shoulds-and-getting-ready-to-level-up-in-life--14274000</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how when we consciously, or subconsciously, decide it’s time to level up in life, we become challenged in different ways. Feelings of chaos, friction, impatience, boredom and more can make us believe we’ve made the wrong choice, doubting our ability and direction. It can also put us in a position to face what we fear in order to get past it for good. These types of fears and patterns reveal themselves when next-level living is inviting us to express ourselves in new and different ways. <br /><br />During the podcast I also discuss the interesting ways emotions can arise and toss us into protection mode, blocking the ability to see our feelings as a conduit to release old emotional patterns holding us back. Lastly, I share questions to create clarity, inspiration, and dismantle the “should talk” that keeps us from moving forward with confidence.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14274000</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2018 05:16:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14274000/levelup.mp3" length="38720405" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how when we consciously, or subconsciously, decide it’s time to level up in life, we become challenged in different ways. Feelings of chaos, friction, impatience, boredom...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how when we consciously, or subconsciously, decide it’s time to level up in life, we become challenged in different ways. Feelings of chaos, friction, impatience, boredom and more can make us believe we’ve made the wrong choice, doubting our ability and direction. It can also put us in a position to face what we fear in order to get past it for good. These types of fears and patterns reveal themselves when next-level living is inviting us to express ourselves in new and different ways. <br /><br />During the podcast I also discuss the interesting ways emotions can arise and toss us into protection mode, blocking the ability to see our feelings as a conduit to release old emotional patterns holding us back. Lastly, I share questions to create clarity, inspiration, and dismantle the “should talk” that keeps us from moving forward with confidence.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1614</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Learning to Navigate the Competition Vibe and What it Can Teach Us</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-to-navigate-the-competition-vibe-and-what-it-can-teach-us--14153179</link><description><![CDATA[We all feel a competition vibe from time to time with others or against ourselves . It’s natural to feel that way when our self-worth is feeling confronted, or when we are at a big transition point in our lives, unsure of what’s next; when we will “make it”.  A competition vibe can also rise up when we are feeling disharmony within ourselves and are unsure why it seems so easy for others to feel clear, confident, and happy. <br /><br />On the latest podcast, I talk about ways we can recognize and use a competition vibe in our favor. I also share three important questions to ask yourself when challenged by a feeling of intense competition or self- judgment to help you understand what's underneath it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14153179</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2018 04:54:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14153179/competitionvibe.mp3" length="32189584" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We all feel a competition vibe from time to time with others or against ourselves . It’s natural to feel that way when our self-worth is feeling confronted, or when we are at a big transition point in our lives, unsure of what’s next; when we will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all feel a competition vibe from time to time with others or against ourselves . It’s natural to feel that way when our self-worth is feeling confronted, or when we are at a big transition point in our lives, unsure of what’s next; when we will “make it”.  A competition vibe can also rise up when we are feeling disharmony within ourselves and are unsure why it seems so easy for others to feel clear, confident, and happy. <br /><br />On the latest podcast, I talk about ways we can recognize and use a competition vibe in our favor. I also share three important questions to ask yourself when challenged by a feeling of intense competition or self- judgment to help you understand what's underneath it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1342</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>competition,competitionvibe,empath,flirtingwithenlightenment,mindbodyspirit,podcast,selfcare,selfjudgment,selflove,selfworth,transition</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Learning and Growing Through Crisis Energy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-and-growing-through-crisis-energy--14038860</link><description><![CDATA[Instead of seeing crisis energy as a negative and always focusing on what is going wrong, it can help to shift our mindset and see what learning and growing we can do from a mind, body, spirit level when a crisis arises. And if we are ready to actually listen, we may just connect with the truth behind the signs and messages we have been getting all along for healing and deeper self-understanding.<br /><br />On the latest podcast, I talk about the experience of working with crisis energy and how it can be enlightening and empowering. Crisis helps us to learn about ourselves and how we work, what we really want, the things we are willing to tolerate, and so much more.<br /><br />I also talk about how crisis energy or a series of crises in a row can be illuminating for the soul, allowing us to see a bigger picture pattern we are finally ready to release for good.<br /><br />Last but not least, I share some details on personal crisis energy that showed up in the form of health-related challenges, and how I was able to reconnect and heal parts of myself to move forward with confidence, clarity, and self-love.<br /><br />More insights on flirtingwithenlightenment.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14038860</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2018 04:14:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14038860/learningandgrowingthroughcrisisenergy.mp3" length="42652565" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Instead of seeing crisis energy as a negative and always focusing on what is going wrong, it can help to shift our mindset and see what learning and growing we can do from a mind, body, spirit level when a crisis arises. And if we are ready to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Instead of seeing crisis energy as a negative and always focusing on what is going wrong, it can help to shift our mindset and see what learning and growing we can do from a mind, body, spirit level when a crisis arises. And if we are ready to actually listen, we may just connect with the truth behind the signs and messages we have been getting all along for healing and deeper self-understanding.<br /><br />On the latest podcast, I talk about the experience of working with crisis energy and how it can be enlightening and empowering. 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In order to build awareness around the state of our commitment energy, we need to openly review where we are resistant or consistently challenged with staying committed to ourselves and others.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about ways to build and maintain healthy commitment energy in everyday life. I also share specific questions you can use to tune in and learn more about where your personal energy may be leaking through outdated commitments that no longer serve you, and what to do about it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13921590</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2018 05:35:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13921590/healthycommitmentenergy.mp3" length="33652859" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The ability to build and maintain healthy commitment energy with our relationships, work, personal life, and creative projects is no small feat. In order to build awareness around the state of our commitment energy, we need to openly review where we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The ability to build and maintain healthy commitment energy with our relationships, work, personal life, and creative projects is no small feat. In order to build awareness around the state of our commitment energy, we need to openly review where we are resistant or consistently challenged with staying committed to ourselves and others.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about ways to build and maintain healthy commitment energy in everyday life. I also share specific questions you can use to tune in and learn more about where your personal energy may be leaking through outdated commitments that no longer serve you, and what to do about it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1403</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>coach,commitment,flirtingwithenlightenment,focus,health,healthycommitmentenergy,intuitive,makingashift,mindbodyspirit,mindfulness,perspective,podcast,psychology,relationships,transformation,work</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crafting a Way to Balance Evaluation With Action When Making Challenging Choices</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crafting-a-way-to-balance-evaluation-with-action-when-making-challenging-choices--13812274</link><description><![CDATA[Taking life in stride is about more than forging ahead no matter what - it’s about looking at our whole inner evaluation system and the way we face challenging choices. <br /><br />On the latest podcast I talk about balancing evaluation and action to reconnect with inner guidance and act on what our heart really wants. I also cover the five core things that influence our choice behaviors, and how our past experiences can trick us into thinking we are experiencing (or about to experience) deja vu. <br /><br />Tough choices give us the opportunity to dig deeper, remember, clear, reevaluate, or discover what is most important to us. However, it’s important to remember the decisions we make are not good or bad, simply doors we choose to walk through.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13812274</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2018 03:59:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13812274/makingchallengingchoices.mp3" length="34756271" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Taking life in stride is about more than forging ahead no matter what - it’s about looking at our whole inner evaluation system and the way we face challenging choices. &#13;
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On the latest podcast I talk about balancing evaluation and action to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Taking life in stride is about more than forging ahead no matter what - it’s about looking at our whole inner evaluation system and the way we face challenging choices. <br /><br />On the latest podcast I talk about balancing evaluation and action to reconnect with inner guidance and act on what our heart really wants. I also cover the five core things that influence our choice behaviors, and how our past experiences can trick us into thinking we are experiencing (or about to experience) deja vu. <br /><br />Tough choices give us the opportunity to dig deeper, remember, clear, reevaluate, or discover what is most important to us. However, it’s important to remember the decisions we make are not good or bad, simply doors we choose to walk through.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1449</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alignment,breakingpatterns,empath,evaluation,facingfears,feelings,flirtingwithenlightenment,heart,innerevaluationsystem,innerguidance,makingchalleningchoices,mindbodyspirit,nelsonmandela,podcast,quote,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Managing Perceptions and Beliefs About Negative Emotions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/managing-perceptions-and-beliefs-about-negative-emotions--13562695</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how we often carry on old emotional patterns that no longer serves us in the present, and the ways it warps our perception of what we feel - as well as how we feel about it. Especially when we perceive or label those emotions as "negative". <br /><br />I also talk about how easy it is to get stuck in mentalizing our emotions instead of feeling them, which creates blocks in our heart, physical and emotional body, and self-expression. <br /><br />Within the podcast I offer insights and tips on how to shift the way we may be dealing with emotions to transform them into a healthier expression, while honoring them in more mindful, self-supportive ways.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13562695</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2017 04:32:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13562695/dealingwithemotions.mp3" length="33033444" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how we often carry on old emotional patterns that no longer serves us in the present, and the ways it warps our perception of what we feel - as well as how we feel about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how we often carry on old emotional patterns that no longer serves us in the present, and the ways it warps our perception of what we feel - as well as how we feel about it. 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I also talk about why staying compassionate as we walk our path enables us...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest podcast, I talk about how diving into our truth is where the real power lies, and why searching for the ultimate truth can keep us distracted and ungrounded. <br /><br />I also talk about why staying compassionate as we walk our path enables us to get more connected to our truth, and gives others the space to connect with theirs as well. <br /><br />In addition, I offer some simple insights on how to tap into what's true for you in order to step into a clearer, more authentic self-expression in all you do.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1090</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>clarity,faith,findingyourtruth,flirtingwithenlightenment,heartcentered,innerwork,mindbodyspirit,mindfulness,podcast,selfexpression,truth,@ultimatetruth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are You Using Labels to Limit or Empower Yourself?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-using-labels-to-limit-or-empower-yourself--13206955</link><description><![CDATA[The labels we use to describe ourselves and capabilities are part of what helps to define us - to a point. Labels can also entice us to compare and contrast ourselves with others, or judge our personal value based on how others choose to define themselves.<br /><br />Living in a time where labels are a huge part of how we identify each other and our role in society, it’s also becoming more and more challenging to be multi-dimensional, or break out of the labels we’ve collected along the way.<br /><br />In reality, labels, and the words we use to create them, can be very empowering when used in the right context, and used to gain a deeper understanding of each other.  <br /><br />On the latest podcast, I talk about how the uprise of hashtags on social media has made an impact on how we see and define ourselves, and the ways we connect with others. I also share ways to disconnect from “label thinking", and why it’s so powerful to understand how you are using labels to limit or empower yourself.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13206955</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2017 03:20:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/13206955/labels.mp3" length="26979096" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The labels we use to describe ourselves and capabilities are part of what helps to define us - to a point. Labels can also entice us to compare and contrast ourselves with others, or judge our personal value based on how others choose to define...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The labels we use to describe ourselves and capabilities are part of what helps to define us - to a point. 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I also share ways to disconnect from “label thinking", and why it’s so powerful to understand how you are using labels to limit or empower yourself.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1125</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>empower,judgment,labels,limit,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Fear Shapes Us and Ways It Sets Us Free</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-fear-shapes-us-and-ways-it-sets-us-free--13052983</link><description><![CDATA[Fear can shape the way we see relationships, career options, opportunities for creative self expression, and most importantly, ourselves. 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Fear can also fool us into believing that we are in danger when we feel challenged or out of sorts, which keeps...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fear can shape the way we see relationships, career options, opportunities for creative self expression, and most importantly, ourselves. Fear can also fool us into believing that we are in danger when we feel challenged or out of sorts, which keeps us from stepping fully into life. <br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the complex relationship we have with being scared and the boundaries of what pushes us into the “uncomfortable zone.” I also talk about fear triggers, how they may influence our quality of life, and why it’s important to note where fear shows up in our body.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2037</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>fear,flirtingwithenlightenment,freedom,podcast,triggers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do We Have a Soul Purpose and How Do We Know We Are Living It?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-we-have-a-soul-purpose-and-how-do-we-know-we-are-living-it--12942581</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the idea of a soul purpose, what it means (in my perspective), and how we know when we are actually living it. <br /><br />I also talk about how we often mix up soul purpose with career, and why it can make people feel as if they are not living their true soul purpose unless they are making a full-blown successful business out of it. In addition, I share insights on natural gifts, having the right “training” to live your purpose, and the way we sometimes unknowingly judge others for not expressing their soul purpose in a specific or “right way”.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12942581</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Oct 2017 02:05:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12942581/do_we_have_a_soul_purpose.mp3" length="39531664" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the idea of a soul purpose, what it means (in my perspective), and how we know when we are actually living it. 

I also talk about how we often mix up soul purpose with...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about the idea of a soul purpose, what it means (in my perspective), and how we know when we are actually living it. <br /><br />I also talk about how we often mix up soul purpose with career, and why it can make people feel as if they are not living their true soul purpose unless they are making a full-blown successful business out of it. In addition, I share insights on natural gifts, having the right “training” to live your purpose, and the way we sometimes unknowingly judge others for not expressing their soul purpose in a specific or “right way”.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1648</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>flirtingwithenlightenment,mindfulness,podcast,selfexpression,soulpurpose</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Detach From Old Versions of the Self, Allow the New to Emerge</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/detach-from-old-versions-of-the-self-allow-the-new-to-emerge--12833993</link><description><![CDATA[It’s not always easy to detach from old versions of the self. Many times we don’t even realize how many “selves” are still along for the ride, even years after we’ve outgrown that unique time in our life, and moved on. Or, so we thought.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how to mindfully detach from old versions of the self, while keeping the lessons and practicing gratitude along the way.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12833993</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:09:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12833993/detatchfromtheoldselvesfinal.mp3" length="40078355" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s not always easy to detach from old versions of the self. Many times we don’t even realize how many “selves” are still along for the ride, even years after we’ve outgrown that unique time in our life, and moved on. Or, so we thought.

On the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s not always easy to detach from old versions of the self. Many times we don’t even realize how many “selves” are still along for the ride, even years after we’ve outgrown that unique time in our life, and moved on. Or, so we thought.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how to mindfully detach from old versions of the self, while keeping the lessons and practicing gratitude along the way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1670</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>detachfromtheoldselves,flirtingwithenlightenment,mindbodyspirit,podcast,transformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cultivating Inner Strength</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cultivating-inner-strength--12726655</link><description><![CDATA[Every single one of us has faced a situation where we have questioned our inner strength. On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about cultivating inner strength as a self-care practice, and share tips on how to add it into our daily schedule in order to move through challenges with more grace, ease, and balance.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12726655</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2017 00:58:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12726655/cultivatinginnerstrengthfinal.mp3" length="41269538" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Every single one of us has faced a situation where we have questioned our inner strength. On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about cultivating inner strength as a self-care practice, and share tips on how to add...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every single one of us has faced a situation where we have questioned our inner strength. On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about cultivating inner strength as a self-care practice, and share tips on how to add it into our daily schedule in order to move through challenges with more grace, ease, and balance.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1720</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>flirtingwithenlightenment,innerstrength,podcast,selfcare,selfcarestrategies</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Two Faces of Vulnerability and What They Show Us</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-two-faces-of-vulnerability-and-what-they-show-us--12625684</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I explore the two faces of vulnerability, what they show us about where we are stuck, and how they illuminate an opportunity to grow. I also discuss the flip side of vulnerability and the ways it leads us to the deep, clear voice living our heart, inviting us to take a risk and say, do, be, whatever we fear most.<br /><br />In addition, I share simple ways to can create a “vulnerability skill set” to more effectively connect and work with emotions around feeling exposed as part of a self-care routine.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12625684</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2017 03:30:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12625684/finalvulnerability.mp3" length="35697307" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I explore the two faces of vulnerability, what they show us about where we are stuck, and how they illuminate an opportunity to grow. I also discuss the flip side of vulnerability and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I explore the two faces of vulnerability, what they show us about where we are stuck, and how they illuminate an opportunity to grow. I also discuss the flip side of vulnerability and the ways it leads us to the deep, clear voice living our heart, inviting us to take a risk and say, do, be, whatever we fear most.<br /><br />In addition, I share simple ways to can create a “vulnerability skill set” to more effectively connect and work with emotions around feeling exposed as part of a self-care routine.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1488</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>courage,podcast,selfcare,selfexpression,vulnerability</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ways to Distinguish Between the Voice of Your Intuition and Ego</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ways-to-distinguish-between-the-voice-of-your-intuition-and-ego--12531077</link><description><![CDATA[Ego and intuition guide us, but each has a distinct voice, not to mention different goals. This episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast talks about ways to tell which is which, and why it's so important. <br /><br />When we can get a sense of how our unique intuition is guiding us in daily life, it makes it much easier to notice when the ego is leading us by using fear and self-protection instead of love.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12531077</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2017 18:00:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12531077/voiceofegoandintuitionfinal.mp3" length="46597264" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Ego and intuition guide us, but each has a distinct voice, not to mention different goals. This episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast talks about ways to tell which is which, and why it's so important. 

When we can get a sense of how our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ego and intuition guide us, but each has a distinct voice, not to mention different goals. This episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast talks about ways to tell which is which, and why it's so important. <br /><br />When we can get a sense of how our unique intuition is guiding us in daily life, it makes it much easier to notice when the ego is leading us by using fear and self-protection instead of love.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1942</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ego,fwenlightenment,intuition,minfulness,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Using Impatience As  A Guide For Deeper Self Understanding</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-impatience-as-a-guide-for-deeper-self-understanding--12330113</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about seeing impatience as a tool for deeper self-understanding and growth. I touch on ways it can affect our lives and perspective, as well as point us toward what we can heal for ourselves. I also share insights on my own experiences with impatience and what I’ve learned along my personal growth path from it.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12330113</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:06:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12330113/usingimpatienceasaguidefordeeperselfunderstanding.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about seeing impatience as a tool for deeper self-understanding and growth. I touch on ways it can affect our lives and perspective, as well as point us toward what we can heal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about seeing impatience as a tool for deeper self-understanding and growth. I touch on ways it can affect our lives and perspective, as well as point us toward what we can heal for ourselves. I also share insights on my own experiences with impatience and what I’ve learned along my personal growth path from it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1585</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>impatience,mindfulness,patience,selfgrowth,selfunderstanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Inspired Change VS Restless Change And Knowing The Difference</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inspired-change-vs-restless-change-and-knowing-the-difference--12225458</link><description><![CDATA[Change unfolds in many ways. It can be inspired by our heart as a desire to act, or placed upon us as a random act. There’s also change we make restlessly to distract ourselves from our current situation, or when we sense an emotion we don’t want to feel.<br /><br />Some might say change is change, and how we get there doesn’t matter, as long as we move through it. And in some ways that’s true.<br /><br />However, when we make space and time to connect to the voice within ourselves, our intuition, we can see how the energy of change does matter when it comes to how we navigate the experience.<br /><br />When we take action on inspired change, we are patient and committed, working towards goals and shifts, being as kind to ourselves as possible. This type of willing change is rooted in the desire to transform and break old patterns, putting ourselves on track with something more authentic and empowering for our path.<br /><br />On the other hand, restless change is ungrounded. It’s similar to an anxious feeling that can’t be satiated. We can also have trouble focusing on the “why” behind the change, because there’s no real purpose; we are just trying to distract ourselves from feeling by projecting bits of energy everywhere, like dandelion fuzz.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about why being able to tell the difference between inspired change and restless change is so important to our livelihood, creativity and self-expression. It’s also an essential tool for keeping ourselves grounded and alert to self-sabotaging behaviors. In addition, on the podcast I share a few tips to help build a personal practice of self-awareness around understanding the difference between inspired and restless change.<br /><br />When we are able to tune in and sense how it feels when we are following an inspired change, it’s much easier to tell when restless change is trying to divide and distract us.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12225458</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 15:06:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12225458/inspired_or_restless_change.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Change unfolds in many ways. It can be inspired by our heart as a desire to act, or placed upon us as a random act. There’s also change we make restlessly to distract ourselves from our current situation, or when we sense an emotion we don’t want to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Change unfolds in many ways. It can be inspired by our heart as a desire to act, or placed upon us as a random act. There’s also change we make restlessly to distract ourselves from our current situation, or when we sense an emotion we don’t want to feel.<br /><br />Some might say change is change, and how we get there doesn’t matter, as long as we move through it. And in some ways that’s true.<br /><br />However, when we make space and time to connect to the voice within ourselves, our intuition, we can see how the energy of change does matter when it comes to how we navigate the experience.<br /><br />When we take action on inspired change, we are patient and committed, working towards goals and shifts, being as kind to ourselves as possible. This type of willing change is rooted in the desire to transform and break old patterns, putting ourselves on track with something more authentic and empowering for our path.<br /><br />On the other hand, restless change is ungrounded. It’s similar to an anxious feeling that can’t be satiated. We can also have trouble focusing on the “why” behind the change, because there’s no real purpose; we are just trying to distract ourselves from feeling by projecting bits of energy everywhere, like dandelion fuzz.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about why being able to tell the difference between inspired change and restless change is so important to our livelihood, creativity and self-expression. It’s also an essential tool for keeping ourselves grounded and alert to self-sabotaging behaviors. In addition, on the podcast I share a few tips to help build a personal practice of self-awareness around understanding the difference between inspired and restless change.<br /><br />When we are able to tune in and sense how it feels when we are following an inspired change, it’s much easier to tell when restless change is trying to divide and distract us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1639</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>change,intuition,lifecoaching,lifestyle,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Follow Positive Experiences Instead Of Rules, and Why it Matters</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/follow-positive-experiences-instead-of-rules-and-why-it-matters--12104366</link><description><![CDATA[In life we have rules - rules to follow, the ones we create, and ones we push on others. Yet, when it comes to following positive experiences and what brings us joy, embracing this as the simple, powerful tool has somehow become extremely complicated.<br /><br />Part of the reason rules win a lot of the time is because they are mind-focused and make things simpler. We trust the guidelines because they are “seemingly” black and white and guide us to stay “on track”. This means we don’t have to deal with messy feelings. Rules also rarely allow our heart a say, or encourage us to put faith in the fact our inner guidance is moving us in the right direction.<br /><br />The trick is moving all unnecessary noise out of the way to truly hear what the heart wants us to know.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about ways to explore where we let outdated patterns take over and leave us a bit numb, and tips to pull out of a rut to practice feeling beyond limitations, real or imagined. I also talk about ways to do a quick reality check-in now that we are half-way through the year, and ways to practice feeling more, instead of clinging to old out-dated rules to feel safe, or default to autopilot.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12104366</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2017 18:31:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12104366/082_positive_experiences.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In life we have rules - rules to follow, the ones we create, and ones we push on others. Yet, when it comes to following positive experiences and what brings us joy, embracing this as the simple, powerful tool has somehow become extremely complicated....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In life we have rules - rules to follow, the ones we create, and ones we push on others. Yet, when it comes to following positive experiences and what brings us joy, embracing this as the simple, powerful tool has somehow become extremely complicated.<br /><br />Part of the reason rules win a lot of the time is because they are mind-focused and make things simpler. We trust the guidelines because they are “seemingly” black and white and guide us to stay “on track”. This means we don’t have to deal with messy feelings. Rules also rarely allow our heart a say, or encourage us to put faith in the fact our inner guidance is moving us in the right direction.<br /><br />The trick is moving all unnecessary noise out of the way to truly hear what the heart wants us to know.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about ways to explore where we let outdated patterns take over and leave us a bit numb, and tips to pull out of a rut to practice feeling beyond limitations, real or imagined. I also talk about ways to do a quick reality check-in now that we are half-way through the year, and ways to practice feeling more, instead of clinging to old out-dated rules to feel safe, or default to autopilot.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1613</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>emotions,intuition,lifestyle+selfhelp+podcast,mindfulness,positive-experiences</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Self-Worth, Reward, and When Staying Busy Covers Up Feeling Unfulfilled</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-worth-reward-and-when-staying-busy-covers-up-feeling-unfulfilled--11991115</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how self-worth, reward and the coping mechanisms we use, like staying busy, keep us from understanding why we feel so unfulfilled, and what to do about it. I also discuss how it limits our ability to connect with others authentically and keeps us from building deep connections that can help give our lives deeper meaning and fulfillment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11991115</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 18:18:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/11991115/081_self_reward.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how self-worth, reward and the coping mechanisms we use, like staying busy, keep us from understanding why we feel so unfulfilled, and what to do about it. I also discuss...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how self-worth, reward and the coping mechanisms we use, like staying busy, keep us from understanding why we feel so unfulfilled, and what to do about it. I also discuss how it limits our ability to connect with others authentically and keeps us from building deep connections that can help give our lives deeper meaning and fulfillment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1888</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>deep-listening,intuition,lifestyle,mindfulness,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Develop Deeper Understanding and Compassion for the Shadow Self</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/develop-deeper-understanding-and-compassion-for-the-shadow-self--11880807</link><description><![CDATA[n the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I share insights about the shadow self and what it represents. I also talk about how relationships with friends, family and lovers are an essential part of understanding the roots of where this energy hangs out within us, and how to connect with it in a healthy way. This is the most empowering step in getting in touch with and integrating these denied parts of ourselves.<br /><br />There is always more we can learn about our shadow self; those places inside we are afraid to look at or share with others.<br /><br />Whether we use the shadow to protect ourselves, deflect low confidence, or disconnect from inner fears and insecurities, the shadow self does serve a purpose for our learning. The trick is being willing to shine a light on it and develop ways to have compassion for what we see.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11880807</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2017 18:15:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/11880807/080_shadow_self.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>n the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I share insights about the shadow self and what it represents. I also talk about how relationships with friends, family and lovers are an essential part of understanding the roots of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[n the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I share insights about the shadow self and what it represents. I also talk about how relationships with friends, family and lovers are an essential part of understanding the roots of where this energy hangs out within us, and how to connect with it in a healthy way. This is the most empowering step in getting in touch with and integrating these denied parts of ourselves.<br /><br />There is always more we can learn about our shadow self; those places inside we are afraid to look at or share with others.<br /><br />Whether we use the shadow to protect ourselves, deflect low confidence, or disconnect from inner fears and insecurities, the shadow self does serve a purpose for our learning. The trick is being willing to shine a light on it and develop ways to have compassion for what we see.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1878</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifestyle,meditation,mindfulness,shadowself</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>For A Seasonal Clearing Start With The Heart</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-a-seasonal-clearing-start-with-the-heart--11658705</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I share ways to do a seasonal clearing to lighten and brighten the heart while also helping bring things into deeper focus. I also share a few insights on simple ways to move more fully into supportive self-care to help the mind, body and spirit through a seasonal transition. Last but not least, I offer a few basics about Aryuvedic medicine and how understanding your unique body type/tendencies helps tremendously in improving inner balance as seasons change.<br /><br />Doing a seasonal clearing doesn’t always have to be something specific or planned. As part of nature, humans naturally connect with the flow of the season, especially if we are tuned into the body and higher self. However, there are ways to ensure we are listening to the right things to make the most of a change in seasons, and step into restoration and balance in a deeper way physically, emotionally and spiritually.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11658705</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 18:46:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/11658705/079_seasonl_clearing.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I share ways to do a seasonal clearing to lighten and brighten the heart while also helping bring things into deeper focus. I also share a few insights on simple ways to move more fully...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I share ways to do a seasonal clearing to lighten and brighten the heart while also helping bring things into deeper focus. I also share a few insights on simple ways to move more fully into supportive self-care to help the mind, body and spirit through a seasonal transition. Last but not least, I offer a few basics about Aryuvedic medicine and how understanding your unique body type/tendencies helps tremendously in improving inner balance as seasons change.<br /><br />Doing a seasonal clearing doesn’t always have to be something specific or planned. As part of nature, humans naturally connect with the flow of the season, especially if we are tuned into the body and higher self. However, there are ways to ensure we are listening to the right things to make the most of a change in seasons, and step into restoration and balance in a deeper way physically, emotionally and spiritually.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1506</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifestyle,mind-body-spirit,mindfulness,season,well-being</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>5 Ways to Tune in and Create a Personal Energy Reset</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-ways-to-tune-in-and-create-a-personal-energy-reset--11551095</link><description><![CDATA[As we kick-off a new energetic year in the first sign of zodiac, Aries, we also have an open invitation to harness that renewal vibe with a personal energy reset.<br /><br />Aries reconnects us to our passion, reminds us of what we want to create, take action on, and fires up the desire to clean out any clutter that gets in the way. This momentum helps us shake off the old and gain clarity around what we need to move forward, feeling unencumbered and empowered.<br /><br />That's why it's such a great time to tune in and create a personal energy reset by taking a peek into what needs a fresh perspective, and connect with the motivation to do something about it.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I share a simple tool to take advantage of this seasonal shift in energy and use it to:<br /><br />Review the state of our inner energy and how it feels.<br />Shift focus to what is working and what is best to release.<br />Look more closely at what we are denying or expressing- with our full heart.<br />Boost efforts in a positive direction to gain clarity as well as deeper self-understanding.<br />...and more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11551095</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:46:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/11551095/078_personalenergyreset.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As we kick-off a new energetic year in the first sign of zodiac, Aries, we also have an open invitation to harness that renewal vibe with a personal energy reset.

Aries reconnects us to our passion, reminds us of what we want to create, take action...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we kick-off a new energetic year in the first sign of zodiac, Aries, we also have an open invitation to harness that renewal vibe with a personal energy reset.<br /><br />Aries reconnects us to our passion, reminds us of what we want to create, take action on, and fires up the desire to clean out any clutter that gets in the way. This momentum helps us shake off the old and gain clarity around what we need to move forward, feeling unencumbered and empowered.<br /><br />That's why it's such a great time to tune in and create a personal energy reset by taking a peek into what needs a fresh perspective, and connect with the motivation to do something about it.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I share a simple tool to take advantage of this seasonal shift in energy and use it to:<br /><br />Review the state of our inner energy and how it feels.<br />Shift focus to what is working and what is best to release.<br />Look more closely at what we are denying or expressing- with our full heart.<br />Boost efforts in a positive direction to gain clarity as well as deeper self-understanding.<br />...and more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1186</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>equinox,mindfulness,springenergy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Impact of Positive and Negative Energy on Wellbeing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/impact-of-positive-and-negative-energy-on-wellbeing--11441083</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how positive and negative energy, self-talk and thoughts are connected to our health, livelihood and attitude, and why discomfort is our greatest teacher. I also share a short story about the comet, Chiron, and it's story of origin in Greek mythology, including the important role it plays in directing us towards our deepest wounds and greatest ability for healing depending on where it's positioned in our astrological chart.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11441083</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2017 13:40:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/11441083/077_positive_and_negative_energy.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how positive and negative energy, self-talk and thoughts are connected to our health, livelihood and attitude, and why discomfort is our greatest teacher. I also share a short...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about how positive and negative energy, self-talk and thoughts are connected to our health, livelihood and attitude, and why discomfort is our greatest teacher. I also share a short story about the comet, Chiron, and it's story of origin in Greek mythology, including the important role it plays in directing us towards our deepest wounds and greatest ability for healing depending on where it's positioned in our astrological chart.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1741</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>mindfulness,negativity,positive-energy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Third Eye Chakra and Tapping Into Inner Knowing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/third-eye-chakra-and-tapping-into-inner-knowing--11331335</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I cover how the third eye chakra helps us to tap more deeply into our ability to co-create with the universe and higher self, and why learning to trust our feelings builds confidence around our abilities of inner knowing. <br /><br />I share details on the role of the third eye, crystals to support healing, how you can tell if it’s too open or blocked and some of the common archetypes reflected in this energy center. I also talk about ways to provide yourself with more support to balance this chakra in the day to day for more clarity through inner knowing. <br /><br />The most important role of the third eye chakra is how it enables us to listen to and trust ourselves unconditionally because we are in clear communication with our higher selves and spirit as a team]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11331335</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:19:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/11331335/076_thirdeyechakra.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I cover how the third eye chakra helps us to tap more deeply into our ability to co-create with the universe and higher self, and why learning to trust our feelings builds confidence...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I cover how the third eye chakra helps us to tap more deeply into our ability to co-create with the universe and higher self, and why learning to trust our feelings builds confidence around our abilities of inner knowing. <br /><br />I share details on the role of the third eye, crystals to support healing, how you can tell if it’s too open or blocked and some of the common archetypes reflected in this energy center. I also talk about ways to provide yourself with more support to balance this chakra in the day to day for more clarity through inner knowing. <br /><br />The most important role of the third eye chakra is how it enables us to listen to and trust ourselves unconditionally because we are in clear communication with our higher selves and spirit as a team]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1601</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chakras,mindfulness,thirdeye</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trust, Flow and Believing in the Power of Things We Can't See</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trust-flow-and-believing-in-the-power-of-things-we-can-t-see--10988955</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about flow and the power of a “higher will” at work behind the scenes of our life.<br /><br />How easy is it to trust the flow and believe in the power of things we can’t see?<br /><br />In many situations it doesn't feel natural to go with the flow, especially when we no longer feel anchored to the past and the excitement of creating something new is wearing off.<br /><br />In the podcast I offer suggestions on how to shift perspective about how things are unfolding, and share tips to improve grounding and alignment so you can act on inner guidance and intuition instead of fear. In addition, I pull a card from the Crystal Mandala Oracle deck to offer a little more insight and divine guidance to the podcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10988955</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:24:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/10988955/075_powerofunseen.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about flow and the power of a “higher will” at work behind the scenes of our life.

How easy is it to trust the flow and believe in the power of things we can’t see?

In many...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about flow and the power of a “higher will” at work behind the scenes of our life.<br /><br />How easy is it to trust the flow and believe in the power of things we can’t see?<br /><br />In many situations it doesn't feel natural to go with the flow, especially when we no longer feel anchored to the past and the excitement of creating something new is wearing off.<br /><br />In the podcast I offer suggestions on how to shift perspective about how things are unfolding, and share tips to improve grounding and alignment so you can act on inner guidance and intuition instead of fear. In addition, I pull a card from the Crystal Mandala Oracle deck to offer a little more insight and divine guidance to the podcast.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1454</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifecoaching,lifestyle,mindfulness,spirituality,trust</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Beyond the Energy of Right and Wrong</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-the-energy-of-right-and-wrong--10611131</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest podcast, I talk about ways the mind can get lost in the semantics of how right and wrong sound, and forget all about how we feel in our heart, in our true selves, while we slide into judgment and/or a victim frame of mind. When we are looking through these filters it's not very easy to understand how we really feel, or the best way to use our energy to create something better for ourselves and for our friends, family or community.<br /><br />I also offer suggestions for getting grounded and tapping into how we feel in a more openhearted way to notice when judgment or the victim thinking creeps on in. The fear, desire and pressure to be right can color our beliefs, feelings or ideas in our lives in ways we don't notice, and we can keep falling into these old, unfulfilling thought loops.<br /><br />During this week, dig deeper into the energy of right and wrong and explore what's really behind it for you. In addition, think about what the need to be right is costing you in terms of health, inner peace, free time and relationships.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10611131</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 20:47:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/10611131/beyond_right_and_wrong.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest podcast, I talk about ways the mind can get lost in the semantics of how right and wrong sound, and forget all about how we feel in our heart, in our true selves, while we slide into judgment and/or a victim frame of mind. When we are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest podcast, I talk about ways the mind can get lost in the semantics of how right and wrong sound, and forget all about how we feel in our heart, in our true selves, while we slide into judgment and/or a victim frame of mind. When we are looking through these filters it's not very easy to understand how we really feel, or the best way to use our energy to create something better for ourselves and for our friends, family or community.<br /><br />I also offer suggestions for getting grounded and tapping into how we feel in a more openhearted way to notice when judgment or the victim thinking creeps on in. The fear, desire and pressure to be right can color our beliefs, feelings or ideas in our lives in ways we don't notice, and we can keep falling into these old, unfulfilling thought loops.<br /><br />During this week, dig deeper into the energy of right and wrong and explore what's really behind it for you. In addition, think about what the need to be right is costing you in terms of health, inner peace, free time and relationships.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1407</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifecoaching,lifestyle,mindfulness,right-and-wrong</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When Present Moment Thinking Masks Fear Of Making a Choice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-present-moment-thinking-masks-fear-of-making-a-choice--10382119</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about ways we can see, recognize and honor when we are using present moment thinking as an excuse, and apply it's powerful aspects to dig deeper into knowing ourselves. I also share specific examples of how we can get caught up in this dynamic without realizing it, and ways to apply present moment thinking to a fear or emotion to help dig deeper and dismantle it.<br /><br />Present moment thinking is an essential part of looking at life with an open mind and heart. From our attitude, career path, health, lifestyle, relationships and everything in between, the more we can be present in the moment with how we feel, the easier it becomes for us to act authentically while building self-awareness skills.<br /><br />However, there is also an interesting way that present moment thinking can distract us from something very important - our fear.<br /><br />When we have a big choice to make or are hesitant to move forward in life because it seems too scary, it's easy to fall back on dedication to present moment mindfulness and stay stuck in the same spot. After all, we know what to expect here. Nothing gets better, but nothing gets worse. It's a safe zone where uncomfortable emotions, doubt, fear and self-judgment can stay just under the surface, while we hold them at bay by staying focused on the present and what is right in front of us.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10382119</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2017 08:42:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/10382119/present_moment_vs_indecision.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about ways we can see, recognize and honor when we are using present moment thinking as an excuse, and apply it's powerful aspects to dig deeper into knowing ourselves. I also...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, I talk about ways we can see, recognize and honor when we are using present moment thinking as an excuse, and apply it's powerful aspects to dig deeper into knowing ourselves. I also share specific examples of how we can get caught up in this dynamic without realizing it, and ways to apply present moment thinking to a fear or emotion to help dig deeper and dismantle it.<br /><br />Present moment thinking is an essential part of looking at life with an open mind and heart. From our attitude, career path, health, lifestyle, relationships and everything in between, the more we can be present in the moment with how we feel, the easier it becomes for us to act authentically while building self-awareness skills.<br /><br />However, there is also an interesting way that present moment thinking can distract us from something very important - our fear.<br /><br />When we have a big choice to make or are hesitant to move forward in life because it seems too scary, it's easy to fall back on dedication to present moment mindfulness and stay stuck in the same spot. After all, we know what to expect here. Nothing gets better, but nothing gets worse. It's a safe zone where uncomfortable emotions, doubt, fear and self-judgment can stay just under the surface, while we hold them at bay by staying focused on the present and what is right in front of us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1211</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifestyle+selfhelp+podcast,mindfulness,present-moment</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Creating a Balance Between Taking Advice vs Listening to Yourself</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-a-balance-between-taking-advice-vs-listening-to-yourself--10097783</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I talk about creating a balance between taking advice from others and listening to yourself, and share insights how to do it in a grounded way. We discuss scenarios that throw people off track and make them feel unable to trust their inner voice, especially when moving through transformation.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10097783</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2016 16:43:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/10097783/balancing_advice_from_others_vs_yourself_withintro.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I talk about creating a balance between taking advice from others and listening to yourself, and share insights how to do it in a grounded way. We discuss scenarios that throw...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I talk about creating a balance between taking advice from others and listening to yourself, and share insights how to do it in a grounded way. We discuss scenarios that throw people off track and make them feel unable to trust their inner voice, especially when moving through transformation.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2600</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advice,intuition,lifecoaching,lifestyle,mindfulness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Throat Chakra and All the Ways it Influences Self Expression</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/throat-chakra-and-all-the-ways-it-influences-self-expression--10050653</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we take an in-depth look at the throat chakra and how it influences much more than what you say. It’s a pathway to connecting the heart with the higher self and learning how to listen, speak and communicate in a way that’s uniquely and truly - you.<br /><br />The throat chakra represents personal self expression and can be communicated through many forms. Self expression includes what you say, write, create, express, believe, hear and so much more. All of these aspects of your life and communication skills are influenced by the throat chakra and how open and free flowing it is on a given day.<br /><br />Join Jamie and I as we discuss the role the throat chakra plays along our creative and spiritual path, especially how it impacts the way we listen to ourselves and the world around us all the time.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10050653</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 18:15:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/10050653/071_chakras_3_throat_chakra.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we take an in-depth look at the throat chakra and how it influences much more than what you say. It’s a pathway to connecting the heart with the higher self and learning how to listen, speak...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we take an in-depth look at the throat chakra and how it influences much more than what you say. It’s a pathway to connecting the heart with the higher self and learning how to listen, speak and communicate in a way that’s uniquely and truly - you.<br /><br />The throat chakra represents personal self expression and can be communicated through many forms. Self expression includes what you say, write, create, express, believe, hear and so much more. All of these aspects of your life and communication skills are influenced by the throat chakra and how open and free flowing it is on a given day.<br /><br />Join Jamie and I as we discuss the role the throat chakra plays along our creative and spiritual path, especially how it impacts the way we listen to ourselves and the world around us all the time.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2470</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chakras,healing,lifestyle,spirituality,throatchakra</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dealing With the Energy of What you Perceive As a No-Win Situation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-the-energy-of-what-you-perceive-as-a-no-win-situation--9996671</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, Jamie and I talk about the energy of a no-win situation and offer tips on how to move through it with a sense of grounding, mindfulness and love. We also touch on “victim” mentality and the ways it can keep you feeling off balance.<br /><br />It’s not always easy to move forward when facing what you perceive as a no-win situation. The fear, confusion and other’s people’s opinions can get mixed up in the mind and heart, keeping you from the truth of what you want in order to move forward. In the aftermath of 2016 US election there’s still a lot of fearful, confused emotions turning into anger and hate simply because people feel trapped in a no-win thought loop.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9996671</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:54:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9996671/070_dealing_with_the_energy_of_no_win_situations_mixdown.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, Jamie and I talk about the energy of a no-win situation and offer tips on how to move through it with a sense of grounding, mindfulness and love. We also touch on “victim” mentality and the ways it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, Jamie and I talk about the energy of a no-win situation and offer tips on how to move through it with a sense of grounding, mindfulness and love. We also touch on “victim” mentality and the ways it can keep you feeling off balance.<br /><br />It’s not always easy to move forward when facing what you perceive as a no-win situation. The fear, confusion and other’s people’s opinions can get mixed up in the mind and heart, keeping you from the truth of what you want in order to move forward. In the aftermath of 2016 US election there’s still a lot of fearful, confused emotions turning into anger and hate simply because people feel trapped in a no-win thought loop.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2568</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>elections2016,lifecoaching,mindfulness,spiritual-growth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Intuition Expert Gail Harris</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-intuition-expert-gail-harris--9752036</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9752036</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2016 16:37:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9752036/069_gail_harris_interview.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:duration>3079</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>11 Ways to Add More Spirituality to Your Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-ways-to-add-more-spirituality-to-your-life--9751904</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9751904</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2016 16:20:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9751904/068_more_spirituality.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:duration>2901</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dealing With the Energy of Other People's Triggers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dealing-with-the-energy-of-other-people-s-triggers--9751800</link><description><![CDATA[How do you handle the energy expressed when other people’s triggers are activated? Is it easy for you to be objective and let it roll off your back? Do you get defensive? Does it happen more with family, friends or acquaintances? Do you choose to avoid people altogether so you can leave the drama behind?<br /><br />On the latest episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we explore how to manage the energy outbursts of others in a way that honors them and you. Jamie and I also offer tips for taking your mindfulness practice to the next level self-mastery as you practice the art of dealing with the energy of other people’s triggers.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9751800</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2016 16:14:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9751800/067_dealing_with_other_peoples_triggers.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do you handle the energy expressed when other people’s triggers are activated? Is it easy for you to be objective and let it roll off your back? Do you get defensive? Does it happen more with family, friends or acquaintances? Do you choose to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you handle the energy expressed when other people’s triggers are activated? Is it easy for you to be objective and let it roll off your back? Do you get defensive? Does it happen more with family, friends or acquaintances? Do you choose to avoid people altogether so you can leave the drama behind?<br /><br />On the latest episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we explore how to manage the energy outbursts of others in a way that honors them and you. Jamie and I also offer tips for taking your mindfulness practice to the next level self-mastery as you practice the art of dealing with the energy of other people’s triggers.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2731</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifestyle,mindfulness,selfimprovement,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to Avoid Getting Hung Up on the Allure of Nostalgia</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-avoid-getting-hung-up-on-the-allure-of-nostalgia--9718422</link><description><![CDATA[As a sentimental yearning for happiness felt in a past place, time or situation, nostalgia can help us revisit the energy, feelings and glow of warm memories and positive, heart-tingling times. On the flip side, it’s easy to get stuck in the past if you aren’t careful, always comparing the present to a “heavily edited” highlight reel.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about the positive and limiting aspects of nostalgia and why it can have such a strong allure in the present. Jamie and I also talk about the spiritual and creative repercussions of always looking backwards, and why it’s so easy to do without even thinking about it.<br /><br />Lastly, we offer some tips on how to keep yourself anchored in the energy of the present while showing appreciation of the past in a positive way.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9718422</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:09:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9718422/nostalgia.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As a sentimental yearning for happiness felt in a past place, time or situation, nostalgia can help us revisit the energy, feelings and glow of warm memories and positive, heart-tingling times. On the flip side, it’s easy to get stuck in the past if...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As a sentimental yearning for happiness felt in a past place, time or situation, nostalgia can help us revisit the energy, feelings and glow of warm memories and positive, heart-tingling times. On the flip side, it’s easy to get stuck in the past if you aren’t careful, always comparing the present to a “heavily edited” highlight reel.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about the positive and limiting aspects of nostalgia and why it can have such a strong allure in the present. Jamie and I also talk about the spiritual and creative repercussions of always looking backwards, and why it’s so easy to do without even thinking about it.<br /><br />Lastly, we offer some tips on how to keep yourself anchored in the energy of the present while showing appreciation of the past in a positive way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2281</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifestyle,memories,mindfulness,past-is-over,staying-in-the-present</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Benefits of Pets on Our Health, Happiness and Heart</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/benefits-of-pets-on-our-health-happiness-and-heart--9664780</link><description><![CDATA[There are so many benefits of pets on health and well-being. Not only are they great companions, they understand you on levels that are often impossible for another human being to match.<br /><br />Pets are like members of your family who offer unconditional love and acceptance, especially at times when you are at a loss for words. They can sense things within you and act as a mirror to help you learn more about yourself. From a higher level perspective, you each serve as companions for each other along the personal growth path.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, Jamie talks (and I gush) about the powerful benefits of pets as companions, teachers and emotional support systems. We cover the spiritual role of pets and the deep heart-centered intelligence they reflect back to you, standing clear in who they are free of ego influence. We also briefly discuss some of the shamanic meanings of animals, and why we may be attracted to the qualities of some animals over others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9664780</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:57:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9664780/pets.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There are so many benefits of pets on health and well-being. Not only are they great companions, they understand you on levels that are often impossible for another human being to match.

Pets are like members of your family who offer unconditional...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There are so many benefits of pets on health and well-being. Not only are they great companions, they understand you on levels that are often impossible for another human being to match.<br /><br />Pets are like members of your family who offer unconditional love and acceptance, especially at times when you are at a loss for words. They can sense things within you and act as a mirror to help you learn more about yourself. From a higher level perspective, you each serve as companions for each other along the personal growth path.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, Jamie talks (and I gush) about the powerful benefits of pets as companions, teachers and emotional support systems. We cover the spiritual role of pets and the deep heart-centered intelligence they reflect back to you, standing clear in who they are free of ego influence. We also briefly discuss some of the shamanic meanings of animals, and why we may be attracted to the qualities of some animals over others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2031</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>animals,lifestyle,mindfulness,pets,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Does A Living Practice of Non-Attachment Look Like?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-a-living-practice-of-non-attachment-look-like--9615308</link><description><![CDATA[A practice of non-attachment is a great goal and ideal to shoot for, but how easy is it to put into practice?<br /><br />Even at our most mindful, it can be challenging to brush off expectations, live in the moment and accept things just as they are, whole-heartedly. And not everyone gets attached or hung up on the same things. Some struggle with expectations on health or relationships, while others can’t seem to escape the need to control all areas of their life.<br /><br />The trick is to find a working balance of planning and presence that works for your unique gifts, karma and personal tendencies.<br /><br />On the latest episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we talk about simple ways to get a handle on emotions, and work around the controlling aspects of the mind in day-to-day life. Jamie and I also share insights on how to tell when you are attached to something in the first place, and ways to make mindful changes to shift into more of a non-attachment perspective.<br /><br />As humans we are naturally attached to things. We need a certain degree of attachment to operate as a human in a physical body. The goal is to practice a healthier way to do it throughout each day, and give yourself the tools you need to stay in balance. Tune in to hear how we perceive non-attachment and details on practices to help keep you grounded and clear.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9615308</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2016 15:59:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9615308/064_non_attachment.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A practice of non-attachment is a great goal and ideal to shoot for, but how easy is it to put into practice?

Even at our most mindful, it can be challenging to brush off expectations, live in the moment and accept things just as they are,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A practice of non-attachment is a great goal and ideal to shoot for, but how easy is it to put into practice?<br /><br />Even at our most mindful, it can be challenging to brush off expectations, live in the moment and accept things just as they are, whole-heartedly. And not everyone gets attached or hung up on the same things. Some struggle with expectations on health or relationships, while others can’t seem to escape the need to control all areas of their life.<br /><br />The trick is to find a working balance of planning and presence that works for your unique gifts, karma and personal tendencies.<br /><br />On the latest episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we talk about simple ways to get a handle on emotions, and work around the controlling aspects of the mind in day-to-day life. Jamie and I also share insights on how to tell when you are attached to something in the first place, and ways to make mindful changes to shift into more of a non-attachment perspective.<br /><br />As humans we are naturally attached to things. We need a certain degree of attachment to operate as a human in a physical body. The goal is to practice a healthier way to do it throughout each day, and give yourself the tools you need to stay in balance. Tune in to hear how we perceive non-attachment and details on practices to help keep you grounded and clear.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2610</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>happiness,lifestyle,mindfulness,non-attachment,well-being</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Inspirational Movies and Television Shows</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/inspirational-movies-and-television-shows--9562153</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we take a unique perspective on inspirational movies and television shows. Each of us shares a few of our personal favorites and why we find them powerful. Jamie and I also discuss the different archetypes and themes that make an enlightening and entertaining creative expression that has a long-lasting impact.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9562153</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2016 14:30:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9562153/063_inspiration_from_movies_and_tv_shows.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we take a unique perspective on inspirational movies and television shows. Each of us shares a few of our personal favorites and why we find them powerful. Jamie and I also discuss the different...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we take a unique perspective on inspirational movies and television shows. Each of us shares a few of our personal favorites and why we find them powerful. Jamie and I also discuss the different archetypes and themes that make an enlightening and entertaining creative expression that has a long-lasting impact.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2733</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>inspiration,lifecoaching,lifestyle,mindfulness,transformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Solar Plexus Chakra and Heart Chakra: Personal Power and Love as a Bridge to the Higher Self</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/solar-plexus-chakra-and-heart-chakra-personal-power-and-love-as-a-bridge-to-the-higher-self--9497582</link><description><![CDATA[The solar plexus chakra and heart chakra are up next in our journey through the seven core chakras. If you missed our episode on the root and sacral chakras, please check that podcast out first!<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment, we explore an overview of the solar plexus chakra and heart chakra. We also provide tools on how to balance these 3rd and 4th chakras to enhance the mind, body, spirit connection from the inside, out.<br /><br />External influences, people and stress all play a role in how our chakras allow energy to flow. Once we understand how the energy centers operate within our own body, the more empowered we become with how to manage them for our best well-being and balance.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9497582</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:55:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9497582/chakras_part_2.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The solar plexus chakra and heart chakra are up next in our journey through the seven core chakras. If you missed our episode on the root and sacral chakras, please check that podcast out first!

On the latest episode of the Flirting With...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The solar plexus chakra and heart chakra are up next in our journey through the seven core chakras. If you missed our episode on the root and sacral chakras, please check that podcast out first!<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment, we explore an overview of the solar plexus chakra and heart chakra. We also provide tools on how to balance these 3rd and 4th chakras to enhance the mind, body, spirit connection from the inside, out.<br /><br />External influences, people and stress all play a role in how our chakras allow energy to flow. Once we understand how the energy centers operate within our own body, the more empowered we become with how to manage them for our best well-being and balance.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3355</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chakras,heart-chakra,lifestyle,solar-plexus,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to Create and Set Clear Intentions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-create-and-set-clear-intentions--9448097</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I talk about the basic requirements for setting intentions. We also discuss how your meditation, self-care and spiritual practice directly impacts the quality of intentions overall, because they establish your state of mind and heart.<br /><br />When you are able to get really clear about an idea, goal or desire, then put focused energy on it, you actively set an intention in motion. While you aren’t able to predict how a certain intention will come to pass, you can certainly be present with how it feels within you. If it’s in integrity with your higher self, the desired intention (or something better) is put into motion though universal energy.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9448097</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2016 14:44:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9448097/intentions.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I talk about the basic requirements for setting intentions. We also discuss how your meditation, self-care and spiritual practice directly impacts the quality of intentions...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I talk about the basic requirements for setting intentions. We also discuss how your meditation, self-care and spiritual practice directly impacts the quality of intentions overall, because they establish your state of mind and heart.<br /><br />When you are able to get really clear about an idea, goal or desire, then put focused energy on it, you actively set an intention in motion. While you aren’t able to predict how a certain intention will come to pass, you can certainly be present with how it feels within you. If it’s in integrity with your higher self, the desired intention (or something better) is put into motion though universal energy.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2436</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>intentions,lifestyle,mindfulness,personal-growth,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Key Signs You May be an Empath</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/key-signs-you-may-be-an-empath--9399756</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, Jamie and I dive into the key signs that reveal you may be an empath, and offer insights on how to navigate it while honoring your self-care and inner balance. We also talk about the common traits of empaths to provide deeper insight and conversation on the multi-layered aspects this deep-feeling gift.<br /><br />Do you think you are an empath? Listen in to the podcast to find out some common traits of empaths.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9399756</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:21:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9399756/060_signs_you_may_be_an_empath.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, Jamie and I dive into the key signs that reveal you may be an empath, and offer insights on how to navigate it while honoring your self-care and inner balance. We also talk about the common traits...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, Jamie and I dive into the key signs that reveal you may be an empath, and offer insights on how to navigate it while honoring your self-care and inner balance. We also talk about the common traits of empaths to provide deeper insight and conversation on the multi-layered aspects this deep-feeling gift.<br /><br />Do you think you are an empath? Listen in to the podcast to find out some common traits of empaths.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2678</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>empath,intuition,intuitive,lifestyle,mindfulness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Using Dreams as a Tool to Tap Into Intuitive Guidance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-dreams-as-a-tool-to-tap-into-intuitive-guidance--9344824</link><description><![CDATA[Dreams are a very useful tool for tapping into intuitive guidance and deepening connection to the higher self. We can use them to get a clearer view into the workings of the unconscious mind, see solutions to challenges, or discover blocks we didn’t realize were lurking within us. While the mind is “resting” the ego is out of the way, making it easier to tune into intuitive messages and symbols with greater clarity.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about the beauty and value of dream time and why it can be such a revealing way to gain deep insight into the true self. We also offer simple tips on how to tune into the intuitive guidance from the subconscious that’s revealed through our dreams. For fun, we toss in a few stories about lucid dreaming and personal dream experiences with the “other side”.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9344824</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:41:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9344824/059_dreams.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dreams are a very useful tool for tapping into intuitive guidance and deepening connection to the higher self. We can use them to get a clearer view into the workings of the unconscious mind, see solutions to challenges, or discover blocks we didn’t...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dreams are a very useful tool for tapping into intuitive guidance and deepening connection to the higher self. We can use them to get a clearer view into the workings of the unconscious mind, see solutions to challenges, or discover blocks we didn’t realize were lurking within us. While the mind is “resting” the ego is out of the way, making it easier to tune into intuitive messages and symbols with greater clarity.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about the beauty and value of dream time and why it can be such a revealing way to gain deep insight into the true self. We also offer simple tips on how to tune into the intuitive guidance from the subconscious that’s revealed through our dreams. For fun, we toss in a few stories about lucid dreaming and personal dream experiences with the “other side”.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2871</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dreams,intuition,lifestyle,mindfulness,self-improvement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Powerful Influence of Teachers in Different Stages of Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-powerful-influence-of-teachers-in-different-stages-of-life--9295842</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast we jump on the back to school energy wave! Jamie and I open up about teachers who have influenced each of us in unique ways. We also talk about the energy of teachers and the powerful way they stay present, choosing to lead and teach by example.<br /><br />The exchange shared with teachers can be a powerful one-on-one interaction or through books, videos or events while at a distance. Both are equally influential approaches and offer something very important - they help you rediscover a truth you already know. Often this happens in layers as you move through self-growth reconnecting with the “seeds” of learning that were planted long ago.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9295842</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:14:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9295842/058_influence_of_teachers.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast we jump on the back to school energy wave! Jamie and I open up about teachers who have influenced each of us in unique ways. We also talk about the energy of teachers and the powerful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast we jump on the back to school energy wave! Jamie and I open up about teachers who have influenced each of us in unique ways. We also talk about the energy of teachers and the powerful way they stay present, choosing to lead and teach by example.<br /><br />The exchange shared with teachers can be a powerful one-on-one interaction or through books, videos or events while at a distance. Both are equally influential approaches and offer something very important - they help you rediscover a truth you already know. Often this happens in layers as you move through self-growth reconnecting with the “seeds” of learning that were planted long ago.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2423</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifestyle,mindfulness,self-improvement,spirituality,teachers</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do you Fight or Embrace the Spirit of Technology? Ways it Impacts Self-Worth and Inner Connection</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-fight-or-embrace-the-spirit-of-technology-ways-it-impacts-self-worth-and-inner-connection--9246217</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about how the influx of tech changes influences our health, energy, self-worth and inner connection.<br /><br />Jamie shares perspectives on reintegrating into society after being at the monastery during the height of the technology boom in the 90s. I talk about the impacts of technology on HSP’s and empaths trying to stay grounded and focused. We both discuss ways technology can influence self-worth and our spiritual connection on a daily basis, and how to notice the impact it may be having on your mind, body and spirit right now.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9246217</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:36:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9246217/057_technology_and_spirituality.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about how the influx of tech changes influences our health, energy, self-worth and inner connection.

Jamie shares perspectives on reintegrating into society after being at the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about how the influx of tech changes influences our health, energy, self-worth and inner connection.<br /><br />Jamie shares perspectives on reintegrating into society after being at the monastery during the height of the technology boom in the 90s. I talk about the impacts of technology on HSP’s and empaths trying to stay grounded and focused. We both discuss ways technology can influence self-worth and our spiritual connection on a daily basis, and how to notice the impact it may be having on your mind, body and spirit right now.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2497</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifestyle,mind-body-spirit,mindfulness,spirituality,technology</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Root and Sacral Chakras</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-root-and-sacral-chakras--9112144</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I offer an overview of the root and sacral chakras in more detail and cover the specific roles they play individually and as a unit. Located between the bellybutton and hips down to the feet, the root and sacral chakras act as our umbilical cord into the earth, forming the very root of our physical and emotional connections. That’s some pretty important energy!<br /><br />We also discuss specific challenges that may arise when the root or sacral chakra is moving too quickly or too slowly, and cover ways to get things back in balance once again. Once we understand how the energy centers operate within our own body, the more empowered we become with how to manage them.<br /><br />External influences, people and stress all play a role in how our chakras allow energy to flow, which makes creating strong “roots” an essential part of our wellbeing. When the root and sacral chakra are supported properly, we feel clear and rooted when life outside us seems crazy. What better reason can you think of to care for and support these chakras each day?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9112144</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2016 19:48:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9112144/056_chakras_part_1.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I offer an overview of the root and sacral chakras in more detail and cover the specific roles they play individually and as a unit. Located between the bellybutton and hips...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I offer an overview of the root and sacral chakras in more detail and cover the specific roles they play individually and as a unit. Located between the bellybutton and hips down to the feet, the root and sacral chakras act as our umbilical cord into the earth, forming the very root of our physical and emotional connections. That’s some pretty important energy!<br /><br />We also discuss specific challenges that may arise when the root or sacral chakra is moving too quickly or too slowly, and cover ways to get things back in balance once again. Once we understand how the energy centers operate within our own body, the more empowered we become with how to manage them.<br /><br />External influences, people and stress all play a role in how our chakras allow energy to flow, which makes creating strong “roots” an essential part of our wellbeing. When the root and sacral chakra are supported properly, we feel clear and rooted when life outside us seems crazy. What better reason can you think of to care for and support these chakras each day?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3321</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chakras,energy,energyhealing,mind-body-spirit,mindfulness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Power of Sound: Mantras, Chanting and Affirmations</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/power-of-sound-mantras-chanting-and-affirmations--9064060</link><description><![CDATA[There is true power in sound. It influences so many aspects our energy and physical being simply through its state of vibration. Sound energy inspires healing, relaxation and connection. It helps our nervous system get amped or relax, and assists in the positive reshaping of neural pathways.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about ways to share and access the power of sound to deepen and enhance our spirituality, creativity, personal power and overall wellbeing.<br /><br />For a special treat, Jamie will share a demo of a sound meditation he used as part of his practice in the monastery. It’s simple but very powerful!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9064060</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:21:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9064060/055_chanting.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>There is true power in sound. It influences so many aspects our energy and physical being simply through its state of vibration. Sound energy inspires healing, relaxation and connection. It helps our nervous system get amped or relax, and assists in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is true power in sound. It influences so many aspects our energy and physical being simply through its state of vibration. Sound energy inspires healing, relaxation and connection. It helps our nervous system get amped or relax, and assists in the positive reshaping of neural pathways.<br /><br />On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about ways to share and access the power of sound to deepen and enhance our spirituality, creativity, personal power and overall wellbeing.<br /><br />For a special treat, Jamie will share a demo of a sound meditation he used as part of his practice in the monastery. It’s simple but very powerful!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2631</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chanting,mantras,meditation,powerofsound,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ways of Attracting Your Romantic Soul Mate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ways-of-attracting-your-romantic-soul-mate--9015154</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest podcast, we talk about grounded ways to help you get clear in mind, body and spirit about what you want in a romantic soul mate, and the type of healthy relationships you want to create. We also highlight specific ways to dig deeper into what’s true for you and what you desire in a partner.<br /><br />Most importantly, we talk about how carrying around an energy of searching for the one can be the biggest block of all, putting you on a path of seeking connections the wrong reasons, or scrambling to fill gaps within our own heart. When you dig deeper into what you want, you discover the qualities we seek in a partner are the same we wish to see or expand within ourselves.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9015154</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 14:13:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/9015154/054_attracting_your_soulmate.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest podcast, we talk about grounded ways to help you get clear in mind, body and spirit about what you want in a romantic soul mate, and the type of healthy relationships you want to create. We also highlight specific ways to dig deeper into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest podcast, we talk about grounded ways to help you get clear in mind, body and spirit about what you want in a romantic soul mate, and the type of healthy relationships you want to create. We also highlight specific ways to dig deeper into what’s true for you and what you desire in a partner.<br /><br />Most importantly, we talk about how carrying around an energy of searching for the one can be the biggest block of all, putting you on a path of seeking connections the wrong reasons, or scrambling to fill gaps within our own heart. When you dig deeper into what you want, you discover the qualities we seek in a partner are the same we wish to see or expand within ourselves.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2411</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifecoaching,love,relationships,self-help,soulmate</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Simple Tips and Strategies for Getting Unstuck</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/simple-tips-and-strategies-for-getting-unstuck--8967607</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I offer some simple, go-to tips for getting unstuck in your career, personal relationships, creative expression, spirituality and more. Options like meditation and getting out in nature are popular standbys for getting grounded and clear in mind, body and spirit. Yet, we don’t always take the next step and carry what we learn during these still moments into real life action. On the podcast we share with you how.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8967607</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2016 15:21:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8967607/053_getting_unstuck.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I offer some simple, go-to tips for getting unstuck in your career, personal relationships, creative expression, spirituality and more. Options like meditation and getting out...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I offer some simple, go-to tips for getting unstuck in your career, personal relationships, creative expression, spirituality and more. Options like meditation and getting out in nature are popular standbys for getting grounded and clear in mind, body and spirit. Yet, we don’t always take the next step and carry what we learn during these still moments into real life action. On the podcast we share with you how.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2454</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>change,gettingunstuck,mindfulness,motivation,self-help</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Happy Anniversary Flirting With Enlightenment!</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-anniversary-flirting-with-enlightenment--8921378</link><description><![CDATA[Special episode celebrating our first year of the podcast.<br /><br />At the beginning of our journey as podcasters, Jamie and I had no idea what to expect.<br /><br />We learned and tested the technical requirements, podcast etiquette and recording equipment. We excitedly planned powerful topics we enjoyed, and sometimes hesitatingly agreed to talk about topics that flared up our own “sore spots”. At times we may have divulged more about ourselves than planned, all for the good of our own healing and as a way to share and connect with others.<br /><br />And after one year, we still want to make more episodes together.<br /><br />Through the course of creating Flirting With Enlightenment, we’ve both learned about the power of collaboration, balance in partnership, and the joy and challenges of co-creation. This podcast has also enlightened us about how to tap more thoroughly into our own passions and intuition.<br /><br />During this special one-year celebration episode of the podcast, we reveal a little more about our personal selves and share a few things you didn’t know about us before we became podcasters. We also tossed in a few extra bloopers from behind the scenes, because life is as much about the polish as the fun you have along the way.<br /><br />Reminiscing aside, the most important part of this episode, and every episode is you, the listener.<br /><br />Thank you so much for supporting us along our personal creative/spiritual inner journey and becoming part of it, too. Our hope is that as you listen, learn and explore more of your own inner wisdom, you feel compelled to share it with the people in your life as well.<br /><br />Be the light you wish to see in the world is so much more than a metaphor. It’s what Jamie and I both want to help others create, one episode at a time, through the Flirting With Enlightenment show.<br /><br />Cheers to a year of episodes and sharing new, more exciting topics in the year to come!<br /><br />Have some ideas you want us to cover? Send them along. Want to join the conversation? Drop by the community. Interested in hearing guests join us from time to time? That’s coming up in season 3 that kicks off this fall, so stay tuned!<br /><br />And our popular episode of all time is…well, you will have to tune into the podcast to find out!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8921378</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2016 13:51:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8921378/052_anniversary_episode.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Special episode celebrating our first year of the podcast.

At the beginning of our journey as podcasters, Jamie and I had no idea what to expect.

We learned and tested the technical requirements, podcast etiquette and recording equipment. We...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Special episode celebrating our first year of the podcast.<br /><br />At the beginning of our journey as podcasters, Jamie and I had no idea what to expect.<br /><br />We learned and tested the technical requirements, podcast etiquette and recording equipment. We excitedly planned powerful topics we enjoyed, and sometimes hesitatingly agreed to talk about topics that flared up our own “sore spots”. At times we may have divulged more about ourselves than planned, all for the good of our own healing and as a way to share and connect with others.<br /><br />And after one year, we still want to make more episodes together.<br /><br />Through the course of creating Flirting With Enlightenment, we’ve both learned about the power of collaboration, balance in partnership, and the joy and challenges of co-creation. This podcast has also enlightened us about how to tap more thoroughly into our own passions and intuition.<br /><br />During this special one-year celebration episode of the podcast, we reveal a little more about our personal selves and share a few things you didn’t know about us before we became podcasters. We also tossed in a few extra bloopers from behind the scenes, because life is as much about the polish as the fun you have along the way.<br /><br />Reminiscing aside, the most important part of this episode, and every episode is you, the listener.<br /><br />Thank you so much for supporting us along our personal creative/spiritual inner journey and becoming part of it, too. Our hope is that as you listen, learn and explore more of your own inner wisdom, you feel compelled to share it with the people in your life as well.<br /><br />Be the light you wish to see in the world is so much more than a metaphor. It’s what Jamie and I both want to help others create, one episode at a time, through the Flirting With Enlightenment show.<br /><br />Cheers to a year of episodes and sharing new, more exciting topics in the year to come!<br /><br />Have some ideas you want us to cover? Send them along. Want to join the conversation? Drop by the community. Interested in hearing guests join us from time to time? That’s coming up in season 3 that kicks off this fall, so stay tuned!<br /><br />And our popular episode of all time is…well, you will have to tune into the podcast to find out!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2774</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>enlightenment,lifestyle,mindfulness,&amp;nbsp;podcasting,talk-show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Kundalini Awakening Basics</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/kundalini-awakening-basics--8872104</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss kundalini awakening. We share our own personal experiences, and talk about some of the typical symptoms of kundalini.<br /><br />When taking steps towards living a more mindful or spiritual life,  it's common to experience a personal energy shift called kundalini awakening. Some effects are physical and emotional, other impacts can kick-off big changes in your external world.<br /><br />A small number of people may also experience an intense initiation of this spiritual awakening energy through a single instance, making it hard to go back to life as usual.<br /><br />No matter how it transpires, a kundalini awakening can feel a bit overwhelming and hard to understand, integrate and balance in the physical world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8872104</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:33:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8872104/051_kundalini.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode we discuss kundalini awakening. We share our own personal experiences, and talk about some of the typical symptoms of kundalini.

When taking steps towards living a more mindful or spiritual life,  it's common to experience a personal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode we discuss kundalini awakening. We share our own personal experiences, and talk about some of the typical symptoms of kundalini.<br /><br />When taking steps towards living a more mindful or spiritual life,  it's common to experience a personal energy shift called kundalini awakening. Some effects are physical and emotional, other impacts can kick-off big changes in your external world.<br /><br />A small number of people may also experience an intense initiation of this spiritual awakening energy through a single instance, making it hard to go back to life as usual.<br /><br />No matter how it transpires, a kundalini awakening can feel a bit overwhelming and hard to understand, integrate and balance in the physical world.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2776</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>awakening,kundalini,self-help,spiritualawakening</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Learning to Develop and Trust Your Intuition</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/learning-to-develop-and-trust-your-intuition--8821929</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about what intuition is, how to tap into it and ways to spot messages. We also talk about the body and its role in intuition, and how to learn and understand ways even the smallest of sensations convey intuitive information.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8821929</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:53:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8821929/050_intuition.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about what intuition is, how to tap into it and ways to spot messages. We also talk about the body and its role in intuition, and how to learn and understand ways even the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about what intuition is, how to tap into it and ways to spot messages. We also talk about the body and its role in intuition, and how to learn and understand ways even the smallest of sensations convey intuitive information.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2701</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>intuition,lifecoaching,lifestyle,mindfulness,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Does Being Spiritual Really Mean?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-being-spiritual-really-mean--8770387</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we explore how the definition of spirituality has transformed in meaning over the last few decades, becoming a mix of ancient teachings, New Age ideas, nature based practices and more. We also talk about how the energy around creating a personal practice is also changing, as sets of rules popularized by organized religion are falling away and allowing the individual to open a unique path to spiritual expression in wonderful and unique ways.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8770387</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2016 20:37:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8770387/048_what_is_spirituality.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we explore how the definition of spirituality has transformed in meaning over the last few decades, becoming a mix of ancient teachings, New Age ideas, nature based practices and more. We...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we explore how the definition of spirituality has transformed in meaning over the last few decades, becoming a mix of ancient teachings, New Age ideas, nature based practices and more. We also talk about how the energy around creating a personal practice is also changing, as sets of rules popularized by organized religion are falling away and allowing the individual to open a unique path to spiritual expression in wonderful and unique ways.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2344</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifecoaching,lifestyle,mindfulness,self-help,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Reviewing Habits That No Longer Serve You, And Tips to Shift Them</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reviewing-habits-that-no-longer-serve-you-and-tips-to-shift-them--8712565</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I talk about how to get clear about when it’s time to shift a habit because it’s outlived it’s usefulness, and ways to create new, more supportive habits using a few simple tools.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8712565</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 15:55:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8712565/047_changing_habits.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I talk about how to get clear about when it’s time to shift a habit because it’s outlived it’s usefulness, and ways to create new, more supportive habits using a few simple tools.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I talk about how to get clear about when it’s time to shift a habit because it’s outlived it’s usefulness, and ways to create new, more supportive habits using a few simple tools.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2306</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>change,lifestyle,mindfulness,self-help,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Symbolism Helps Us on a Mindful Path</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-symbolism-helps-us-on-a-mindful-path--8654398</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment podcast, we dive into symbolism and how it speaks to all of us on a unique, individual level. We talk about how symbols can induce a kind of heightened level of consciousness as we tune into what they mean to us, the world, or the universe in a broader context. This is how we connect with symbolism in a creative way - helping our mind engage with our intuitive side and imagination.<br /><br />There are two core ways people use symbols, whether they realize it or not:<br /><br />As inspiration to raise consciousness and vibration<br />As a way to connect with the energetic vibration of it to energize us in a physical way<br />Symbols also help fill in the communication gaps between cultures, offering everyone a way relate to a common concept in a meaningful way, without having to put it into specific words.<br /><br />Some examples of this is include “OM”, the vibrational power of the universe that is depicted as an image and a sound. Another example is the chakras, depicted as “wheels of moving energy” and differentiated by their corresponding colors.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8654398</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2016 16:40:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8654398/044_symbols.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment podcast, we dive into symbolism and how it speaks to all of us on a unique, individual level. We talk about how symbols can induce a kind of heightened level of consciousness as we tune into what they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment podcast, we dive into symbolism and how it speaks to all of us on a unique, individual level. We talk about how symbols can induce a kind of heightened level of consciousness as we tune into what they mean to us, the world, or the universe in a broader context. This is how we connect with symbolism in a creative way - helping our mind engage with our intuitive side and imagination.<br /><br />There are two core ways people use symbols, whether they realize it or not:<br /><br />As inspiration to raise consciousness and vibration<br />As a way to connect with the energetic vibration of it to energize us in a physical way<br />Symbols also help fill in the communication gaps between cultures, offering everyone a way relate to a common concept in a meaningful way, without having to put it into specific words.<br /><br />Some examples of this is include “OM”, the vibrational power of the universe that is depicted as an image and a sound. Another example is the chakras, depicted as “wheels of moving energy” and differentiated by their corresponding colors.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2212</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>creativity,lifestyle,mindfulness,self-help,symbols</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>7 Ways to Use the Creative Power of Visualization</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-ways-to-use-the-creative-power-of-visualization--8595532</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about 7 ways to use the creative power of visualization to enrich our life. Not only can it be helpful as a tool for healing, relaxation and calming a monkey mind, but also serve as a powerful way to dig into deeper layers of self-growth and creativity.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8595532</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2016 16:34:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8595532/046_visualization.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about 7 ways to use the creative power of visualization to enrich our life. Not only can it be helpful as a tool for healing, relaxation and calming a monkey mind, but also...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we talk about 7 ways to use the creative power of visualization to enrich our life. Not only can it be helpful as a tool for healing, relaxation and calming a monkey mind, but also serve as a powerful way to dig into deeper layers of self-growth and creativity.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2576</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>creativity,mindfulness,personal-growth,spirituality,visualization</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Healing Power of Knowing Your Personal Triggers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/healing-power-of-knowing-your-personal-triggers--8407437</link><description><![CDATA[A personal trigger can be anything that makes us feel "out-of-sorts", bring out a very strong negative emotional reaction, or just "pushes our buttons". They can come in the form of a specific person, type of person, situation, behavior and more.<br /><br />But fear not - triggers are our friends, and are here to act as a guide to direct healing and clarity into what we need to release.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we dive into ways to notice and better understand exactly what triggers us, and why the insight they share is an essential part of our overall path. Jamie also recounts a funny story about his time in the monastery, reflecting on the way a fellow monk chose to handle his personal trigger behavior.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8407437</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2016 15:10:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8407437/045_triggers.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A personal trigger can be anything that makes us feel "out-of-sorts", bring out a very strong negative emotional reaction, or just "pushes our buttons". They can come in the form of a specific person, type of person, situation, behavior and more.

But...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A personal trigger can be anything that makes us feel "out-of-sorts", bring out a very strong negative emotional reaction, or just "pushes our buttons". They can come in the form of a specific person, type of person, situation, behavior and more.<br /><br />But fear not - triggers are our friends, and are here to act as a guide to direct healing and clarity into what we need to release.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we dive into ways to notice and better understand exactly what triggers us, and why the insight they share is an essential part of our overall path. Jamie also recounts a funny story about his time in the monastery, reflecting on the way a fellow monk chose to handle his personal trigger behavior.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1841</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>emotional-triggers,healing,lifecoaching,mindfulness,self-help</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Practicing How to Suspend Judgement Against Yourself and Others</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/practicing-how-to-suspend-judgement-against-yourself-and-others--8353133</link><description><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I talk about how easy it is to fall into a pattern of judgment without realizing it, and share ways to build an awareness around shifting the behavior to something more supportive. We also explore how judgment behavior can be a bit more sneaky than you expect, even when we consider ourselves "mindful" or on a "spiritual path".]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8353133</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:43:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8353133/judgement.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I talk about how easy it is to fall into a pattern of judgment without realizing it, and share ways to build an awareness around shifting the behavior to something more...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I talk about how easy it is to fall into a pattern of judgment without realizing it, and share ways to build an awareness around shifting the behavior to something more supportive. We also explore how judgment behavior can be a bit more sneaky than you expect, even when we consider ourselves "mindful" or on a "spiritual path".]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2166</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>dealing-with-judgement,judgement,lifecoaching,mindfulness,self-help</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Age, Expectations and the Power of Focusing on Experiences Instead of the Numbers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/age-expectations-and-the-power-of-focusing-on-experiences-instead-of-the-numbers--8297653</link><description><![CDATA[The way we view age impacts our experience of life and the expectations we create around achievements with each passing year. It also colors the way we tap into our sense of self.<br /><br />Yet, there is no “age” related to connecting with the truth of who you are. This action is simply an awakening or knowing that can happen at any point in life.<br /><br />So why do we still use age as a measurement in areas that involve our personal growth, self-confidence and self-worth?<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment podcast, we talk about how our mindset can get stuck on a sense of urgency as we strive to reach specific goals in a certain time frame, while neglecting to listen to our soul.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8297653</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2016 16:19:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8297653/043_aging.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The way we view age impacts our experience of life and the expectations we create around achievements with each passing year. It also colors the way we tap into our sense of self.

Yet, there is no “age” related to connecting with the truth of who you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The way we view age impacts our experience of life and the expectations we create around achievements with each passing year. It also colors the way we tap into our sense of self.<br /><br />Yet, there is no “age” related to connecting with the truth of who you are. This action is simply an awakening or knowing that can happen at any point in life.<br /><br />So why do we still use age as a measurement in areas that involve our personal growth, self-confidence and self-worth?<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment podcast, we talk about how our mindset can get stuck on a sense of urgency as we strive to reach specific goals in a certain time frame, while neglecting to listen to our soul.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2241</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>age,expectations,mindfulness,self-help,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Influence of Drugs on a Spiritual Path</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/influence-of-drugs-on-a-spiritual-path--8243000</link><description><![CDATA[The use of drugs on the spiritual path or in cultural ceremonies is a centuries-old practice. Many indigenous cultures continue to use them as part of tradition and rites of passage celebrations, pulling in the power of plants as a way to celebrate nature and honor her gifts.<br /><br />However, there are cases where people use drugs as a “short-cut” to crack open spiritual awakening without a philosophy to serve as a foundation, or lack a mindful practice that allows them to experiment and develop a deeper spiritual sense-of-self naturally.<br /><br />On this week’s episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast we share our opinions about using drugs as a tool to enhance our spiritual path and connect with our higher self. As usual, we each offer our personal experiences and thoughts, and Jamie adds his unique “insider” perspective as a former monk.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8243000</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2016 15:30:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8243000/042_drugs_on_a_spiritual_path.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The use of drugs on the spiritual path or in cultural ceremonies is a centuries-old practice. Many indigenous cultures continue to use them as part of tradition and rites of passage celebrations, pulling in the power of plants as a way to celebrate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The use of drugs on the spiritual path or in cultural ceremonies is a centuries-old practice. Many indigenous cultures continue to use them as part of tradition and rites of passage celebrations, pulling in the power of plants as a way to celebrate nature and honor her gifts.<br /><br />However, there are cases where people use drugs as a “short-cut” to crack open spiritual awakening without a philosophy to serve as a foundation, or lack a mindful practice that allows them to experiment and develop a deeper spiritual sense-of-self naturally.<br /><br />On this week’s episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast we share our opinions about using drugs as a tool to enhance our spiritual path and connect with our higher self. As usual, we each offer our personal experiences and thoughts, and Jamie adds his unique “insider” perspective as a former monk.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2486</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>mindfulness,self-improvement,spirituality,spiritual-life-coach,spiritual-seeker</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Need a Morning Routine to be More Mindful?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-need-a-morning-routine-to-be-more-mindful--8184687</link><description><![CDATA[Spiritual teachers and mindful leaders always talk about how a strong morning routine sets people up for success. But does it really help us live a more mindful life compared to another approach to our morning flow?<br /><br />Or is the real point of a mindful life to explore yourself and how you work in order to craft a personalized routine that supports and grows creative flow and spirituality?<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we explore the hype behind morning routines and the impact they may, or may not, have on our ability to live more mindfully.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8184687</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2016 15:49:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8184687/041_morning_routines.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Spiritual teachers and mindful leaders always talk about how a strong morning routine sets people up for success. But does it really help us live a more mindful life compared to another approach to our morning flow?

Or is the real point of a mindful...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Spiritual teachers and mindful leaders always talk about how a strong morning routine sets people up for success. But does it really help us live a more mindful life compared to another approach to our morning flow?<br /><br />Or is the real point of a mindful life to explore yourself and how you work in order to craft a personalized routine that supports and grows creative flow and spirituality?<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we explore the hype behind morning routines and the impact they may, or may not, have on our ability to live more mindfully.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1416</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>mindfulness,morningroutines,personal-growth,self-help,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Listening to the Body and How it Shares Intuitive Guidance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/listening-to-the-body-and-how-it-shares-intuitive-guidance--8128836</link><description><![CDATA[The body is always sharing insights and deeper wisdom with us, acting as an intuitive tool beyond the physical level. It’s sensations, flutters and pains teach us countless things, if we are actively listening to the body and willing to act on the wisdom it provides.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment podcast, we talk about the physical body, how it relates to our energy body (chakras and our aura) and share insights on learning to understand the unique “language” it uses to communicate with us in every moment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8128836</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:42:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8128836/040_listening_to_your_body.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The body is always sharing insights and deeper wisdom with us, acting as an intuitive tool beyond the physical level. It’s sensations, flutters and pains teach us countless things, if we are actively listening to the body and willing to act on the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The body is always sharing insights and deeper wisdom with us, acting as an intuitive tool beyond the physical level. It’s sensations, flutters and pains teach us countless things, if we are actively listening to the body and willing to act on the wisdom it provides.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment podcast, we talk about the physical body, how it relates to our energy body (chakras and our aura) and share insights on learning to understand the unique “language” it uses to communicate with us in every moment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2481</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>chakras,intuition,mindfulness,self-help</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Does Fate Really Exist?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-fate-really-exist--8072515</link><description><![CDATA[Is there a special plan for each of our lives, leading us towards a specific event that’s a predestined fate? Or is fate simply the power of choice we exercise from moment to moment, leading us towards or away from a specific path or soul purpose in a random way?<br /><br />More importantly, is fate more a matter of perspective defined by what we find personally meaningful? And can we only clearly spot it in hindsight, as we mentally connect the dots to “see” everything was “meant to be”, unfolding into a specific event?<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we dive into a conversation about all these aspects of fate, the power it can have over our thinking, and the ways it’s influenced by our personal beliefs and karma.<br /><br />If we listen to our intuition and have faith things are unfolding as they need to, then our path is decided moment to moment based on the information we have in front of us right now. In this way we are co-creating with the universe, taking an informed step forward along with the divine, but not necessarily moving towards a specific predetermined future, or are we?<br /><br />Tune in to hear what we think and for some tips on how to work with the energy and idea of fate.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8072515</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:50:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8072515/039_fate.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is there a special plan for each of our lives, leading us towards a specific event that’s a predestined fate? Or is fate simply the power of choice we exercise from moment to moment, leading us towards or away from a specific path or soul purpose in a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is there a special plan for each of our lives, leading us towards a specific event that’s a predestined fate? Or is fate simply the power of choice we exercise from moment to moment, leading us towards or away from a specific path or soul purpose in a random way?<br /><br />More importantly, is fate more a matter of perspective defined by what we find personally meaningful? And can we only clearly spot it in hindsight, as we mentally connect the dots to “see” everything was “meant to be”, unfolding into a specific event?<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we dive into a conversation about all these aspects of fate, the power it can have over our thinking, and the ways it’s influenced by our personal beliefs and karma.<br /><br />If we listen to our intuition and have faith things are unfolding as they need to, then our path is decided moment to moment based on the information we have in front of us right now. In this way we are co-creating with the universe, taking an informed step forward along with the divine, but not necessarily moving towards a specific predetermined future, or are we?<br /><br />Tune in to hear what we think and for some tips on how to work with the energy and idea of fate.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2519</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>fate,intuition,lifecoaching,lifestyle,mindfulness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Clearing Clutter to Refresh and Raise Your Vibration</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/clearing-clutter-to-refresh-and-raise-your-vibration--8010757</link><description><![CDATA[When the energy in our lives gets intense or confusing, it can help to hit the “reset” button and clear the clutter in our mind, heart and physical space.<br /><br />The physical act of cleaning is a great way to start moving stuck energy. This ”refresh” trickles down to the creative and spiritual aspects of life, helping us feel more clear headed and invigorated. Clearing emotional and energetic clutter is also important for well being, but requires some different tactics.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we share insights, challenges and success stories about energy management, and offer ways to help raise personal vibration in order to become a fresher, deeper, more intuitive version of ourselves.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8010757</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:39:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/8010757/038_clutter_clearing_to_raise_vibration.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the energy in our lives gets intense or confusing, it can help to hit the “reset” button and clear the clutter in our mind, heart and physical space.

The physical act of cleaning is a great way to start moving stuck energy. This ”refresh”...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the energy in our lives gets intense or confusing, it can help to hit the “reset” button and clear the clutter in our mind, heart and physical space.<br /><br />The physical act of cleaning is a great way to start moving stuck energy. This ”refresh” trickles down to the creative and spiritual aspects of life, helping us feel more clear headed and invigorated. Clearing emotional and energetic clutter is also important for well being, but requires some different tactics.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we share insights, challenges and success stories about energy management, and offer ways to help raise personal vibration in order to become a fresher, deeper, more intuitive version of ourselves.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2630</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>clutter,energywork,healing,mindfulness,self-help</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How to Get Clear on Your Values To Live a More Conscious Life</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-get-clear-on-your-values-to-live-a-more-conscious-life--7953329</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we define values and explore how essential they are in shaping the path of our life.<br /><br />When we are unclear about what we appreciate and strive to create, we tend to live in a very unconscious, reactive way. This leads to situations that don’t resonate or even create conflict.<br /><br />When we get clear on our personal standards and aspirations, we can make choices based on them in a grounded way and ease confusion or unneeded stress. In essence, we feel a natural sense of inner knowing and alignment about what’s right for us, based on our core ideals.<br /><br />During the episode, we share ways to gain clarity around your value system, and offer simple tips and tools to help shift perspective in order to live in alignment with it in a more conscious way.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7953329</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2016 16:40:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7953329/037_values.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we define values and explore how essential they are in shaping the path of our life.

When we are unclear about what we appreciate and strive to create, we tend to live in a very unconscious,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we define values and explore how essential they are in shaping the path of our life.<br /><br />When we are unclear about what we appreciate and strive to create, we tend to live in a very unconscious, reactive way. This leads to situations that don’t resonate or even create conflict.<br /><br />When we get clear on our personal standards and aspirations, we can make choices based on them in a grounded way and ease confusion or unneeded stress. In essence, we feel a natural sense of inner knowing and alignment about what’s right for us, based on our core ideals.<br /><br />During the episode, we share ways to gain clarity around your value system, and offer simple tips and tools to help shift perspective in order to live in alignment with it in a more conscious way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2222</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifecoaching,mindfulness,motivation,self-help,values</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Power of Focus and How it Infuses Goals with Mindful Momentum</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-focus-and-how-it-infuses-goals-with-mindful-momentum--7903378</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we talk about focus as an act that requires mindful intention, tied with clear vision and the ability to be present in the moment. We also explore how engaging your full awareness into an intention or task is what helps you fully connect with the act of creating, turning you into an instrument of the divine.<br /><br />Tune into the podcast to hear more about:<br /><br />- Defining what focus means to you and how to be more mindful about it in the moment<br />- Making sure you are creating a clear vision that still leaves space for creative opportunity to unfold around it<br />- Concentration as a mental thought, emotional driver and physical action<br />- The energy of focus vs the energy of completion and why it matters<br />- Ways technology can interfere with mindful focus<br />- Why a grounding practice is essential<br />- Working through procrastination and the purpose it serves]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7903378</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2016 19:17:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7903378/036_focus.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we talk about focus as an act that requires mindful intention, tied with clear vision and the ability to be present in the moment. We also explore how engaging your full awareness into an intention or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we talk about focus as an act that requires mindful intention, tied with clear vision and the ability to be present in the moment. We also explore how engaging your full awareness into an intention or task is what helps you fully connect with the act of creating, turning you into an instrument of the divine.<br /><br />Tune into the podcast to hear more about:<br /><br />- Defining what focus means to you and how to be more mindful about it in the moment<br />- Making sure you are creating a clear vision that still leaves space for creative opportunity to unfold around it<br />- Concentration as a mental thought, emotional driver and physical action<br />- The energy of focus vs the energy of completion and why it matters<br />- Ways technology can interfere with mindful focus<br />- Why a grounding practice is essential<br />- Working through procrastination and the purpose it serves]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2702</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>focus,goals,mindfulness,self-help,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Setting Goals That Support Wellbeing and Personal Success</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/setting-goals-that-support-wellbeing-and-personal-success--7850775</link><description><![CDATA[Do we need to be setting goals in order to achieve a sense of personal happiness and wellbeing? Is there an art to creating them? What do we really need to know or embrace about ourselves before we jump into setting goals?<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we discuss our differing viewpoints about goals, and how we each look at using them as a tool in our lives. We dive into types of goal setting and explore the difference between aiming for benchmarks that support personal wellbeing and creativity, vs career or business (or if there is one at all).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7850775</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:02:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7850775/035_goals.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do we need to be setting goals in order to achieve a sense of personal happiness and wellbeing? Is there an art to creating them? What do we really need to know or embrace about ourselves before we jump into setting goals?

On this episode of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do we need to be setting goals in order to achieve a sense of personal happiness and wellbeing? Is there an art to creating them? What do we really need to know or embrace about ourselves before we jump into setting goals?<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we discuss our differing viewpoints about goals, and how we each look at using them as a tool in our lives. We dive into types of goal setting and explore the difference between aiming for benchmarks that support personal wellbeing and creativity, vs career or business (or if there is one at all).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2560</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>goals,goalsetting,lifecoaching,self-help,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Does Success Mean from a Mind, Body, Spirit Perspective?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-success-mean-from-a-mind-body-spirit-perspective--7800455</link><description><![CDATA[For years, society has often measured success by external achievements. Now that we are becoming more globally connected as a consciousness, that definition is changing dramatically. People are opening up to being creative and playful with what’s possible on every level, adding heart and soul into the “success” equation. They are also making an effort to be more mindful of overall well-being and spiritual health as part of a balanced, happy life.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we challenge listeners to think about the essence of success and what it really means to them from a holistic, or, mind, body, spirit perspective.<br /><br />This podcast episode is the first part of a mini-series we are doing to support people in creating mindful success. First we will break down the big picture of “success” and what it really means in the modern world. Then, as a follow up, we will develop episodes on how to create heart-centered goals and build a focused practice to shape a life more in alignment with what’s truly important to you and your spiritual path.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7800455</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:45:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7800455/034_success.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>For years, society has often measured success by external achievements. Now that we are becoming more globally connected as a consciousness, that definition is changing dramatically. People are opening up to being creative and playful with what’s...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[For years, society has often measured success by external achievements. Now that we are becoming more globally connected as a consciousness, that definition is changing dramatically. People are opening up to being creative and playful with what’s possible on every level, adding heart and soul into the “success” equation. They are also making an effort to be more mindful of overall well-being and spiritual health as part of a balanced, happy life.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we challenge listeners to think about the essence of success and what it really means to them from a holistic, or, mind, body, spirit perspective.<br /><br />This podcast episode is the first part of a mini-series we are doing to support people in creating mindful success. First we will break down the big picture of “success” and what it really means in the modern world. Then, as a follow up, we will develop episodes on how to create heart-centered goals and build a focused practice to shape a life more in alignment with what’s truly important to you and your spiritual path.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2366</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifecoaching,lifestyle,mindfulness,spirituality,success</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Insights on Reincarnation Help you Live More Fully in the Present</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-insights-on-reincarnation-help-you-live-more-fully-in-the-present--7750720</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we talk about the basic concepts of reincarnation and past lives, and offer tips for tuning into the wisdom you can capture from them.<br /><br />Reincarnation is the idea that one life force lives many lifetimes as one soul through many physical bodies. For some, the concept of reincarnation as a reality is a no-brainer. Others feel it’s closer to the plot for a science fiction film.<br /><br />Yet, we see reincarnation play out within us all the time as we learn, grow, release what we no longer need, then “transform” into something else.<br /><br />This “intuitive familiarity” from past lives can:<br /><br />- Draw us to particular people and experiences<br />- Express itself as a natural affinity for particular skills<br />- Lead us to reconnect with a lifestyle or specific period of time in history<br />- Give us clues along our personal growth path<br />- Allow us to heal and release past karma or unhealthy patterns<br />...and much more.<br /><br />The connection between past lives goes beyond serving as a fun story to explore. It can actually reveal unique qualities, interests or insights on our soul’s purpose we can use in the present moment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7750720</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2016 16:15:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7750720/033_reincarnation_and_the_present.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we talk about the basic concepts of reincarnation and past lives, and offer tips for tuning into the wisdom you can capture from them.

Reincarnation is the idea that one life force lives many lifetimes...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we talk about the basic concepts of reincarnation and past lives, and offer tips for tuning into the wisdom you can capture from them.<br /><br />Reincarnation is the idea that one life force lives many lifetimes as one soul through many physical bodies. For some, the concept of reincarnation as a reality is a no-brainer. Others feel it’s closer to the plot for a science fiction film.<br /><br />Yet, we see reincarnation play out within us all the time as we learn, grow, release what we no longer need, then “transform” into something else.<br /><br />This “intuitive familiarity” from past lives can:<br /><br />- Draw us to particular people and experiences<br />- Express itself as a natural affinity for particular skills<br />- Lead us to reconnect with a lifestyle or specific period of time in history<br />- Give us clues along our personal growth path<br />- Allow us to heal and release past karma or unhealthy patterns<br />...and much more.<br /><br />The connection between past lives goes beyond serving as a fun story to explore. It can actually reveal unique qualities, interests or insights on our soul’s purpose we can use in the present moment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2875</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>karma,pastlives,reincarnation,self-help,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Managing Relationships as an Empath</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/managing-relationships-as-an-empath--7696219</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we explore the rich and sometimes challenging aspects of managing relationships as an empath. We will also talk about the experiences of an empath, explore how to release the emotions of others, and provide simple tools to help create the space we need to thrive in relationships of all kinds.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7696219</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 16:51:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7696219/032_relationships_as_an_empath.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we explore the rich and sometimes challenging aspects of managing relationships as an empath. We will also talk about the experiences of an empath, explore how to release the emotions of others, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we explore the rich and sometimes challenging aspects of managing relationships as an empath. We will also talk about the experiences of an empath, explore how to release the emotions of others, and provide simple tools to help create the space we need to thrive in relationships of all kinds.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2319</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>empath,intuition,relationships,self-help</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Adjusting "Resolutions" to Align with the True Energy of the Year Ahead</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adjusting-resolutions-to-align-with-the-true-energy-of-the-year-ahead--7647462</link><description><![CDATA[In the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I each share mindful ways to realign with the true energy behind what we really want out of new year’s resolutions, and use them as a way to connect with inner guidance as we intentionally live into them.<br /><br />Our state of mind when we craft an intention sets the stage for how we align with the energy of it. Grounded, clear resolutions can succeed, when we allow the universe to show us what’s next while remaining flexible and focused on trusting ourselves and divine guidance. This is where self-care practices and having a sacred space you connect with daily can be very helpful in keeping your heart open and ready for change as it comes.<br /><br />For more insight on crafting intentions that resonate in a more expansive way, check out previous podcasts on Synchronicity and The Illusion of Control and How it Causes Stress.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7647462</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2016 17:23:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7647462/031_new_year_re_aligning.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I each share mindful ways to realign with the true energy behind what we really want out of new year’s resolutions, and use them as a way to connect with inner guidance as we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the latest episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I each share mindful ways to realign with the true energy behind what we really want out of new year’s resolutions, and use them as a way to connect with inner guidance as we intentionally live into them.<br /><br />Our state of mind when we craft an intention sets the stage for how we align with the energy of it. Grounded, clear resolutions can succeed, when we allow the universe to show us what’s next while remaining flexible and focused on trusting ourselves and divine guidance. This is where self-care practices and having a sacred space you connect with daily can be very helpful in keeping your heart open and ready for change as it comes.<br /><br />For more insight on crafting intentions that resonate in a more expansive way, check out previous podcasts on Synchronicity and The Illusion of Control and How it Causes Stress.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2462</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>mindfulness,newyearsresolutions,selfhelp</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Synchronicity: What is it and How to Tune into it</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/synchronicity-what-is-it-and-how-to-tune-into-it--7589254</link><description><![CDATA[Synchronicity is something which we most often notice with surprising coincidences. However, synchronicity goes far deeper than the mere occurrence of coincidences. For someone who is following a mindful path, it is an expression of a connection between something that is going on within us and something that is happening outside of us.<br /><br />In this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we explore the question of what is synchronicity and how it shows up. We share our different perspectives of seeing synchronicity as an expression of Divine will, versus an intuitive-mindful connection with the the Universe. Both these viewpoints are actually just two sides of the same coin, when we realise that we can partner-up with synchronicity to co-create the Universe's intention in each moment. Katrina and I draw on our own personal experience to share some tips on how you can tune into synchronicity as part of a daily mindful practice.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7589254</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2016 22:35:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7589254/030_synchronicity.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Synchronicity is something which we most often notice with surprising coincidences. However, synchronicity goes far deeper than the mere occurrence of coincidences. For someone who is following a mindful path, it is an expression of a connection...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Synchronicity is something which we most often notice with surprising coincidences. However, synchronicity goes far deeper than the mere occurrence of coincidences. For someone who is following a mindful path, it is an expression of a connection between something that is going on within us and something that is happening outside of us.<br /><br />In this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we explore the question of what is synchronicity and how it shows up. We share our different perspectives of seeing synchronicity as an expression of Divine will, versus an intuitive-mindful connection with the the Universe. Both these viewpoints are actually just two sides of the same coin, when we realise that we can partner-up with synchronicity to co-create the Universe's intention in each moment. Katrina and I draw on our own personal experience to share some tips on how you can tune into synchronicity as part of a daily mindful practice.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2632</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>intuition,mindfulness,self-help,synchronicity</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Creating and Connecting with a Sacred Space to Refresh Mind, Body, and Spirit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/creating-and-connecting-with-a-sacred-space-to-refresh-mind-body-and-spirit--7545333</link><description><![CDATA[A sacred space is where you truly feel connected to universal or divine energy.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we talk about examples of sacred spaces, how to create one, and why they are so essential for providing the time and space to pause, reset and make self-care a priority.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7545333</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2016 14:44:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7545333/029_sacred_space_for_the_new_year.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A sacred space is where you truly feel connected to universal or divine energy.

On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we talk about examples of sacred spaces, how to create one, and why they are so essential for providing the time and space...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A sacred space is where you truly feel connected to universal or divine energy.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we talk about examples of sacred spaces, how to create one, and why they are so essential for providing the time and space to pause, reset and make self-care a priority.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3101</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>mindfulness,personalgrowth,sacredspace,self-help,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Celebrating the Divine at Christmas Time</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-the-divine-at-christmas-time--7417585</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I explore the more traditional, spiritual elements of Christmas as well as the powerful, beautiful aspects of Winter Solstice traditions. We also talk about “endings” as well as the birth of new beginnings for your mind, body and spirit in 2016.<br /><br />In addition, Jamie and I offer simple ways to help you tune into what will make the holiday season more personally meaningful, as you build new traditions and practices around honoring your unique needs during a time of personal transformation or through shifts in family dynamics.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7417585</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:20:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7417585/028_spiritual_meaning_of_christmas.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I explore the more traditional, spiritual elements of Christmas as well as the powerful, beautiful aspects of Winter Solstice traditions. We also talk about “endings” as well as the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, Jamie and I explore the more traditional, spiritual elements of Christmas as well as the powerful, beautiful aspects of Winter Solstice traditions. We also talk about “endings” as well as the birth of new beginnings for your mind, body and spirit in 2016.<br /><br />In addition, Jamie and I offer simple ways to help you tune into what will make the holiday season more personally meaningful, as you build new traditions and practices around honoring your unique needs during a time of personal transformation or through shifts in family dynamics.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3017</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christmas,divinity,lifecoaching,mindfulness,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Does the Food you Eat Influence your Spiritual Nature</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-the-food-you-eat-influence-your-spiritual-nature--7372888</link><description><![CDATA[A common belief on the personal development and spiritual path is that you need to avoid certain foods in order to attain specific spiritual states. Another is that “impure foods” may impact your ability to meditate and tune in to your deepest self.<br /><br />While there’s truth to how your diet affects your vibration, the rules around spiritual food are not as rigid as they are often portrayed or shared in spiritual circles.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we discuss the vibration of the foods we eat and how they can influence our overall energy in a variety of ways. Jamie and I also talk about strictness in food and drink as part of a spiritual practice, and how vilifying certain foods can create guilt and other lower vibration energies.<br /><br />Join us as we chat about how food, drink and the way we think about or use them in our lives influences our spiritual nature, and why it’s essential to embrace unique health and food needs along your personal path.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7372888</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:38:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7372888/027_food_and_spirituality.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A common belief on the personal development and spiritual path is that you need to avoid certain foods in order to attain specific spiritual states. Another is that “impure foods” may impact your ability to meditate and tune in to your deepest self....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A common belief on the personal development and spiritual path is that you need to avoid certain foods in order to attain specific spiritual states. Another is that “impure foods” may impact your ability to meditate and tune in to your deepest self.<br /><br />While there’s truth to how your diet affects your vibration, the rules around spiritual food are not as rigid as they are often portrayed or shared in spiritual circles.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting With Enlightenment podcast, we discuss the vibration of the foods we eat and how they can influence our overall energy in a variety of ways. Jamie and I also talk about strictness in food and drink as part of a spiritual practice, and how vilifying certain foods can create guilt and other lower vibration energies.<br /><br />Join us as we chat about how food, drink and the way we think about or use them in our lives influences our spiritual nature, and why it’s essential to embrace unique health and food needs along your personal path.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2797</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>selfhelp,vegan,veganism,vegetarian,vegetarianism</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Managing the Energy of Materialism During the Holiday Season</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/managing-the-energy-of-materialism-during-the-holiday-season--7323309</link><description><![CDATA[The holiday season can seem more like a “buying season” that’s hyper-focused on materialism and presentation, rather than a heightened time of spiritual awareness, connection and sharing.<br /><br />To stay grounded and unattached to the chaos vibe, it can take a bit of extra personal energy management.<br /><br />When you are moving towards a more spiritual or intuitive way of life, the energy of materialism and the holidays can feel more intense or uncomfortable than usual, as you build a new relationship with “things” and what they mean to you. It’s also easier to pick up on the frenzied energy of everyone around you as they scramble to meet holiday expectations.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we talk about the little ways you can notice attachment creeping into your connection with material things, and explore ways to build in more gratitude for what you do have right now. We also share simple tips to shift judgment around the relationship you (or other people) have with things, and release karma related to using things to chase a fleeting feeling of fulfillment.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7323309</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2015 14:58:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7323309/026_materialism.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The holiday season can seem more like a “buying season” that’s hyper-focused on materialism and presentation, rather than a heightened time of spiritual awareness, connection and sharing.

To stay grounded and unattached to the chaos vibe, it can take...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The holiday season can seem more like a “buying season” that’s hyper-focused on materialism and presentation, rather than a heightened time of spiritual awareness, connection and sharing.<br /><br />To stay grounded and unattached to the chaos vibe, it can take a bit of extra personal energy management.<br /><br />When you are moving towards a more spiritual or intuitive way of life, the energy of materialism and the holidays can feel more intense or uncomfortable than usual, as you build a new relationship with “things” and what they mean to you. It’s also easier to pick up on the frenzied energy of everyone around you as they scramble to meet holiday expectations.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting With Enlightenment, we talk about the little ways you can notice attachment creeping into your connection with material things, and explore ways to build in more gratitude for what you do have right now. We also share simple tips to shift judgment around the relationship you (or other people) have with things, and release karma related to using things to chase a fleeting feeling of fulfillment.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2564</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>holidayseason,materialism,mindfulness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Illusion of Control and How it Causes Stress</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-illusion-of-control-and-how-it-causes-stress--7276308</link><description><![CDATA[The need for control causes stress for the mind, body and spirit and leads you to focus on the illusion of how YOU think things should be, which is a very ego-based way of being. Building a life based on control, instead of crafting your inner sense of well-being, also limits the intuitive connection you have with your sense of self and natural creative expression.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we explore the different ways the stress related to a need to control life blocks your ability to be your natural self, causing anxiety, fear, and loss of intuitive knowing and spiritual connection. We also talk about ways to reopen your heart and mind to reconnect with your intuition and discover the sense of inner peace and calm available within you at all times.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7276308</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:40:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7276308/025_control.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The need for control causes stress for the mind, body and spirit and leads you to focus on the illusion of how YOU think things should be, which is a very ego-based way of being. Building a life based on control, instead of crafting your inner sense...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The need for control causes stress for the mind, body and spirit and leads you to focus on the illusion of how YOU think things should be, which is a very ego-based way of being. Building a life based on control, instead of crafting your inner sense of well-being, also limits the intuitive connection you have with your sense of self and natural creative expression.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we explore the different ways the stress related to a need to control life blocks your ability to be your natural self, causing anxiety, fear, and loss of intuitive knowing and spiritual connection. We also talk about ways to reopen your heart and mind to reconnect with your intuition and discover the sense of inner peace and calm available within you at all times.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2782</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>control,mindfulness,selfhelp</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Forgiveness and Family</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgiveness-and-family--7229649</link><description><![CDATA[The act of forgiveness can be a challenge any time of year. However, the holiday season offers a unique opportunity to practice forgiveness at a whole new level when it comes to family.<br /><br />How can you approach the holidays with an attitude of open mindedness and no expectations, while working towards a path of forgiveness?<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment, podcast we talk about the essentials for getting into a forgiving state of mind, while also honoring and holding your own boundaries. We cover strategies to manage your emotional state and provide self-care, while getting to a deeper level of understanding about why certain family dynamics may be playing out over and over.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7229649</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:26:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7229649/024_family_and_forgiveness.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The act of forgiveness can be a challenge any time of year. However, the holiday season offers a unique opportunity to practice forgiveness at a whole new level when it comes to family.

How can you approach the holidays with an attitude of open...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The act of forgiveness can be a challenge any time of year. However, the holiday season offers a unique opportunity to practice forgiveness at a whole new level when it comes to family.<br /><br />How can you approach the holidays with an attitude of open mindedness and no expectations, while working towards a path of forgiveness?<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment, podcast we talk about the essentials for getting into a forgiving state of mind, while also honoring and holding your own boundaries. We cover strategies to manage your emotional state and provide self-care, while getting to a deeper level of understanding about why certain family dynamics may be playing out over and over.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3255</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>family,forgiveness,mindfulness,selfhelp</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Signs in Nature Can Teach you About your Spiritual Path</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-signs-in-nature-can-teach-you-about-your-spiritual-path--7182703</link><description><![CDATA[Nature is one of the best teachers you can engage with along your spiritual and self-growth path. It’s a healing presence, wise guide, a reminder of our interconnectedness and an inspiration when you are feeling lost or confused.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we talk about how the rhythms within you often sync up with the ones you experience through nature, and how this mirror is such a powerful tool for self-growth and spiritual development.<br /><br />We also cover some simple basics about Shamanism as it relates to the inter connection of all life, and the ecosystem we all create as living organisms on the planet acting as one consciousness. Shamanic and spiritual practices help you use nature for guidance and as a simple way to ground yourself after getting disconnected through the technology and pace of modern society.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7182703</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2015 13:52:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7182703/023_spiritual_signs_in_nature.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Nature is one of the best teachers you can engage with along your spiritual and self-growth path. It’s a healing presence, wise guide, a reminder of our interconnectedness and an inspiration when you are feeling lost or confused.

On this episode of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nature is one of the best teachers you can engage with along your spiritual and self-growth path. It’s a healing presence, wise guide, a reminder of our interconnectedness and an inspiration when you are feeling lost or confused.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we talk about how the rhythms within you often sync up with the ones you experience through nature, and how this mirror is such a powerful tool for self-growth and spiritual development.<br /><br />We also cover some simple basics about Shamanism as it relates to the inter connection of all life, and the ecosystem we all create as living organisms on the planet acting as one consciousness. Shamanic and spiritual practices help you use nature for guidance and as a simple way to ground yourself after getting disconnected through the technology and pace of modern society.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2793</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>mindfulness,nature,selfhelp,shamanism,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tips for Cultivating Patience as an Ongoing Practice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/tips-for-cultivating-patience-as-an-ongoing-practice--7131642</link><description><![CDATA[Patience can be seen as a skill or trait you possess, or as something you grasp at, trying to muster in the moment. There’s also the mindful pursuit of patience as a practice, cultivated as part of a spiritual or self-growth path.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment podcast we talk about triggers, shifting your perspective, and offer tips on how to cultivate patience as an ongoing practice. We also share tools to help you tune into what you need to create more patience in your day-to-day life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7131642</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2015 13:47:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7131642/cultivating_patience.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Patience can be seen as a skill or trait you possess, or as something you grasp at, trying to muster in the moment. There’s also the mindful pursuit of patience as a practice, cultivated as part of a spiritual or self-growth path.

On this episode of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Patience can be seen as a skill or trait you possess, or as something you grasp at, trying to muster in the moment. There’s also the mindful pursuit of patience as a practice, cultivated as part of a spiritual or self-growth path.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment podcast we talk about triggers, shifting your perspective, and offer tips on how to cultivate patience as an ongoing practice. We also share tools to help you tune into what you need to create more patience in your day-to-day life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2391</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifestyle,mindfulness,patience,selfhelp,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Practicing Mindful Socializing When Going Through Transformation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/practicing-mindful-socializing-when-going-through-transformation--7040576</link><description><![CDATA[Human connection is still an important part of life when moving through inner change and personal transformation, but it does require a bit of finesse to do it mindfully. Not only are you releasing the old and honoring your new changing needs and desires, you are also in a place of reconfiguring personal connections, too.<br /><br />This phase of personal development can be a bit lonely and unsettling. At times you may feel like you need to explain or share the “new you” with family and old friends, even as your clarity is still forming. You also may feel a deep need to retreat and spend time alone to focus on self-care.<br /><br />In addition, your “new skin” can feel like a delicate egg shell that’s still forming and can crack open at any moment, making it hard to tune into new, supportive connections.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we talk about the essential changes you experience as you become more in tune with your true self, and mindful ways to be social as you move through transformation along your path.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7040576</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:31:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/7040576/021_socialising_when_going_through_transformation.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Human connection is still an important part of life when moving through inner change and personal transformation, but it does require a bit of finesse to do it mindfully. Not only are you releasing the old and honoring your new changing needs and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Human connection is still an important part of life when moving through inner change and personal transformation, but it does require a bit of finesse to do it mindfully. Not only are you releasing the old and honoring your new changing needs and desires, you are also in a place of reconfiguring personal connections, too.<br /><br />This phase of personal development can be a bit lonely and unsettling. At times you may feel like you need to explain or share the “new you” with family and old friends, even as your clarity is still forming. You also may feel a deep need to retreat and spend time alone to focus on self-care.<br /><br />In addition, your “new skin” can feel like a delicate egg shell that’s still forming and can crack open at any moment, making it hard to tune into new, supportive connections.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we talk about the essential changes you experience as you become more in tune with your true self, and mindful ways to be social as you move through transformation along your path.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2927</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifecoaching,mindfulness,personaldevelopment,self-help,transformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How We Use Masks and the Purpose They Serve for Self-Growth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-we-use-masks-and-the-purpose-they-serve-for-self-growth--6970607</link><description><![CDATA[Masks can be a tool we consciously or unconsciously use to hide the truth of who we are from ourselves and others. They can also serve as a very powerful tool for self-growth and transformation.<br /><br />The trick is being able to use a mask mindfully - and skillfully detect them on others.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment podcast, we explore all the ways the ways people use masks.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6970607</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2015 14:07:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/6970607/020_masks.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Masks can be a tool we consciously or unconsciously use to hide the truth of who we are from ourselves and others. They can also serve as a very powerful tool for self-growth and transformation.

The trick is being able to use a mask mindfully - and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Masks can be a tool we consciously or unconsciously use to hide the truth of who we are from ourselves and others. They can also serve as a very powerful tool for self-growth and transformation.<br /><br />The trick is being able to use a mask mindfully - and skillfully detect them on others.<br /><br />On this episode of the Flirting with Enlightenment podcast, we explore all the ways the ways people use masks.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2591</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifecoaching,lifestyle,mindfulness,selfgrowth,transformation</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Overcoming the Fear of Being Yourself</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/overcoming-the-fear-of-being-yourself--6879793</link><description><![CDATA[Being your true self isn’t always easy, especially when you feel an underlying fear holding you back from being yourself naturally, or you aren’t quite sure how to be in your own skin. There are a lot of reasons people develop an underlying sense of fear that unknowingly creeps into their thoughts and actions, but there’s only one way forward. You need to turn inward to face what’s lurking in the background and what’s it’s trying to show you.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we share our thoughts on sidestepping fear to embrace your power, and offer tips on how to get there.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6879793</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:27:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/6879793/019_fear_of_being_yourself.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Being your true self isn’t always easy, especially when you feel an underlying fear holding you back from being yourself naturally, or you aren’t quite sure how to be in your own skin. There are a lot of reasons people develop an underlying sense of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Being your true self isn’t always easy, especially when you feel an underlying fear holding you back from being yourself naturally, or you aren’t quite sure how to be in your own skin. There are a lot of reasons people develop an underlying sense of fear that unknowingly creeps into their thoughts and actions, but there’s only one way forward. You need to turn inward to face what’s lurking in the background and what’s it’s trying to show you.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we share our thoughts on sidestepping fear to embrace your power, and offer tips on how to get there.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2941</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>fear,lifecoaching,personal-growth,self-help</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Knowing When and How to Cut Connections with People</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/knowing-when-and-how-to-cut-connections-with-people--6831766</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, Jamie and I discuss knowing how, and when, to move on from a relationship or cut connections to preserve your self-care and enhance personal development. We cover the common questions we often ask ourselves:<br /><br />How do you deal with changing dynamics within a relationship or decide to finally “cut” a connection?<br /><br />What do you say?<br /><br />How do you tune in to what you really need and release feelings of guilt, frustration or get clear on your personal truth?<br /><br />What are some simple techniques or tools you can use to manage delicate communications?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6831766</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2015 13:29:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/6831766/018_cutting_connections_with_people.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, Jamie and I discuss knowing how, and when, to move on from a relationship or cut connections to preserve your self-care and enhance personal development. We cover the common questions we often ask...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, Jamie and I discuss knowing how, and when, to move on from a relationship or cut connections to preserve your self-care and enhance personal development. We cover the common questions we often ask ourselves:<br /><br />How do you deal with changing dynamics within a relationship or decide to finally “cut” a connection?<br /><br />What do you say?<br /><br />How do you tune in to what you really need and release feelings of guilt, frustration or get clear on your personal truth?<br /><br />What are some simple techniques or tools you can use to manage delicate communications?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3103</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifecoaching,relationships,self-help,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Many Faces of Guilt and How to Find Yours</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-many-faces-of-guilt-and-how-to-find-yours--6751596</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment we talk about the many faces of guilt and how to spot when your own “guilt monster” rises up. We also cover how empaths in particular can feel challenged by guilt because they don’t understand why they are feeling certain emotions, or, feel powerless to help others move through whatever they are experiencing.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6751596</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:57:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/6751596/s02_e04_guilt.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment we talk about the many faces of guilt and how to spot when your own “guilt monster” rises up. We also cover how empaths in particular can feel challenged by guilt because they don’t understand why they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment we talk about the many faces of guilt and how to spot when your own “guilt monster” rises up. We also cover how empaths in particular can feel challenged by guilt because they don’t understand why they are feeling certain emotions, or, feel powerless to help others move through whatever they are experiencing.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2812</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>coaching,guilt,self-help,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is a Soulmate and Why do They Matter?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-a-soulmate-and-why-do-they-matter--6703047</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment we talk about:<br /><br />·The essence of a soul mate<br /><br />·The impact they have in your life<br /><br />·How they serve as an essential mirror and tool in your personal expansion<br /><br />We also touch on the importance of the role you play as a soul mate for others in order to support, help and share in their unique learning experiences.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6703047</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:28:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/6703047/s02_e03_soulmates.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment we talk about:

·The essence of a soul mate

·The impact they have in your life

·How they serve as an essential mirror and tool in your personal expansion

We also touch on the importance of the role you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment we talk about:<br /><br />·The essence of a soul mate<br /><br />·The impact they have in your life<br /><br />·How they serve as an essential mirror and tool in your personal expansion<br /><br />We also touch on the importance of the role you play as a soul mate for others in order to support, help and share in their unique learning experiences.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2772</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>self-help,soulmate,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Art of Letting Go</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-letting-go--6661949</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we chat about the practice of letting go as an art form and all things you learn about yourself and the relationships you have with others along the way.<br /><br />Letting go is not always easy – even if you’ve been practicing the process for ages. Many times you aren’t even aware of what you are still clinging to in your mind and heart, or how it’s weighing you down.<br /><br />Join us as Jamie and I talk about:<br /><br />Letting go as a full-body process, not just the mind.<br /><br />How the body provides big and subtle clues about what you are ready to release.<br /><br />The ways expectations lead to attachment and an inability to let go.<br /><br />Fear and how it can keep your stuck in an unhealthy emotional state.<br /><br />Simple daily practices you can use to develop your own release process.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6661949</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2015 14:19:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/6661949/s02_e02_letting_go.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we chat about the practice of letting go as an art form and all things you learn about yourself and the relationships you have with others along the way.

Letting go is not always easy – even if you’ve...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we chat about the practice of letting go as an art form and all things you learn about yourself and the relationships you have with others along the way.<br /><br />Letting go is not always easy – even if you’ve been practicing the process for ages. Many times you aren’t even aware of what you are still clinging to in your mind and heart, or how it’s weighing you down.<br /><br />Join us as Jamie and I talk about:<br /><br />Letting go as a full-body process, not just the mind.<br /><br />How the body provides big and subtle clues about what you are ready to release.<br /><br />The ways expectations lead to attachment and an inability to let go.<br /><br />Fear and how it can keep your stuck in an unhealthy emotional state.<br /><br />Simple daily practices you can use to develop your own release process.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2961</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lettinggo,lifecoaching,selfhelp</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy and the Ego</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/balancing-masculine-and-feminine-energy-and-the-ego--6629336</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment we talk about how your personal expression of masculine and feminine energy comes from a combination of factors; experiences, emotions, relationships, creative expression, and natural spiritual practice. These each impact how you connect with your divine nature to live a more balanced expression of your life.<br /><br />We cover:<br /><br />What masculine and feminine energy is and how it flows/operates within us.<br /><br />The role personality traits factor into how we define our outward expression as male or female.<br /><br />How the ego can get in the way of expressing your full masculine and feminine self.<br /><br />Creating awareness around when we are getting stuck in our mental or emotional space.<br /><br />Aligning with your real self to express all of who you to let your light shine fully.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6629336</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2015 13:34:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/6629336/s02_e01_masculine_feminine.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment we talk about how your personal expression of masculine and feminine energy comes from a combination of factors; experiences, emotions, relationships, creative expression, and natural spiritual practice....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment we talk about how your personal expression of masculine and feminine energy comes from a combination of factors; experiences, emotions, relationships, creative expression, and natural spiritual practice. These each impact how you connect with your divine nature to live a more balanced expression of your life.<br /><br />We cover:<br /><br />What masculine and feminine energy is and how it flows/operates within us.<br /><br />The role personality traits factor into how we define our outward expression as male or female.<br /><br />How the ego can get in the way of expressing your full masculine and feminine self.<br /><br />Creating awareness around when we are getting stuck in our mental or emotional space.<br /><br />Aligning with your real self to express all of who you to let your light shine fully.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2678</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifecoaching,selfhelp,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Power of Relationships as a Learning Tool</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-relationships-as-a-learning-tool--6531814</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we explore how relationships impact creativity, spiritual development and our quality of life as we learn about ourselves along the way. As very insightful mirrors, relationships can illuminate things you are unable to see clearly on your own, giving you a valuable opportunity understand your triggers, work through and apply the lessons, and heal unsupportive patterns.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6531814</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:33:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/6531814/the_power_of_relationships_as_a_learning_tool.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we explore how relationships impact creativity, spiritual development and our quality of life as we learn about ourselves along the way. 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We also cover definitions of these various influential positions, what to look for when searching for a teacher or guide and ways to explore your inner dimensions and divine path through self-guidance.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6501916</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:28:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/6501916/012_gurus_spiritual_teachers_and_mentors_mixdown.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Opening up to a spiritual or more mindful path is a life-changing experience in big and subtle ways, but does it actually require a guru, spiritual teacher or mentor? 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It’s also a great way for people to stay in touch with family and friends, no matter where they are throughout the world.<br /><br />Also on this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, Jamie shares how social networks helped him integrate into a fast-paced world and find friends after being in the monastery for over 11 years, and I offer my insights on how technology can help empaths connect in a more grounded, contained way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3146</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lifecoaching,self-help,socialmedia,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Intuitive vs Empathic - What's the Difference?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/intuitive-vs-empathic-what-s-the-difference--6412987</link><description><![CDATA[Being intuitive and/or empathic is a style of knowledge that works in combination with other types of  information and insight you gather throughout your  daily life. 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It can also be easy to confuse the two terms  if you are new to a mindfulness path or have more than one kind of awareness.<br /><br />So what IS the difference between being intuitive and being empathic?<br /><br />During this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we open up the conversation about these two abilities and share insights on how to tune into yourself more clearly to trust in the information you are getting.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3397</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>empathic,intuition,intuitive,lifecoaching</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are you Taking on Karma from Others?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-taking-on-karma-from-others--6381995</link><description><![CDATA[To continue our rich conversation on karma and how it impacts your life, this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment focuses on the act of taking on karma from - or for - others.<br /><br />What does that mean exactly? 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What does that mean exactly? In it's simplest definition, taking on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[To continue our rich conversation on karma and how it impacts your life, this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment focuses on the act of taking on karma from - or for - others.<br /><br />What does that mean exactly? In it's simplest definition, taking on karma is when a person or animal takes on the energy, circumstances or the disposition of another in order to help them, (or each other), evolve spiritually and heal. It’s a symbiotic relationship that has benefits for each person.<br /><br />Tune in to the latest episode of the podcast to learn if you may be taking on someone’s karma and to learn a few tips to help mindfully release it.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3038</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>karma,lifecoaching,mindfulness,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is Karma?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-karma--6348612</link><description><![CDATA[What is karma? Do you believe in it? Is it positive, negative, or simply a cause and effect dynamic that shows up in your life?<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment we explore how our karma relates to our present day life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6348612</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2015 04:41:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/6348612/007_1_4_15_what_is_karma_mixdown.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is karma? Do you believe in it? Is it positive, negative, or simply a cause and effect dynamic that shows up in your life?

On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment we explore how our karma relates to our present day life.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is karma? Do you believe in it? 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However, you are a human with emotional needs that must be expressed, and sometimes the emotion you need to release is anger.<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment we talk about how getting mad is part of the spiritual path and how to use it to learn more about yourself and the people in your life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3032</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anger,lifecoaching,self-help,spiritualcoaching,spirituality</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1f9fbbdfa0a0b8f76257f6bc9d7494a1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is Spiritual Charisma?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-spiritual-charisma--6236877</link><description><![CDATA[What is spiritual charisma? Do you think you have it or know someone who does? Or is spiritual charisma simply an inevitable by-product of being on a creative path of self-discovery?<br /><br />On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we dive on into what we think spiritual charisma is (and isn’t) and the influence it has on your personal path and connections with others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6236877</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2015 21:22:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/6236877/spiritual_charisma.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Flirting With Enlightenment</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is spiritual charisma? Do you think you have it or know someone who does? Or is spiritual charisma simply an inevitable by-product of being on a creative path of self-discovery?

On this episode of Flirting with Enlightenment, we dive on into...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is spiritual charisma? Do you think you have it or know someone who does? 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