http://www.heartcentering.netenEducationCopyright Gil Burgstedehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/165648ff8297d0a7e1bd1ebb6f10e103.jpghttp://www.heartcentering.netFri, 22 May 2026 19:35:07 +0000Gil BurgstedeGil Burgstedeinfo@heartcentering.netLearn how Heart Centering can help you take on life's most important energetic challenges!falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-wicked-for-good-part-2--72119849
What if Dorothy’s journey was never just about getting back to Kansas… but about reuniting the lost pieces within her?

Together, we explore how Dorothy’s companions mirror aspects of the inner self and how her path through Oz becomes a journey of healing, integration, and heart-centered awakening. From embracing the feminine, to balancing logic and emotion, courage and vulnerability, this episode uncovers the deeper spiritual meaning behind one of the most beloved stories of all time.

And perhaps most importantly… we reflect on the moment Dorothy clicks her left and right heels together. A powerful symbol of uniting the opposites within us. The masculine and feminine. The mind and the heart. The wounded and the whole.

Because maybe “home” was never a place.
Maybe it was the heart all along. ❤️]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72119849Fri, 22 May 2026 19:34:35 +0000Gil BurgstedeIn Part 2 of our Wicked For Good series, we journey deeper into the hidden symbolism of The Wizard of Oz and the sacred path of coming home to ourselves. 🌪️✨ What if Dorothy’s journey was never just about getting back to Kansas… but about reuniting...
What if Dorothy’s journey was never just about getting back to Kansas… but about reuniting the lost pieces within her?

Together, we explore how Dorothy’s companions mirror aspects of the inner self and how her path through Oz becomes a journey of healing, integration, and heart-centered awakening. From embracing the feminine, to balancing logic and emotion, courage and vulnerability, this episode uncovers the deeper spiritual meaning behind one of the most beloved stories of all time.

And perhaps most importantly… we reflect on the moment Dorothy clicks her left and right heels together. A powerful symbol of uniting the opposites within us. The masculine and feminine. The mind and the heart. The wounded and the whole.

Because maybe “home” was never a place.
Maybe it was the heart all along. ❤️]]>1939&,awakening emotional,balance coming,centering wicked,energy masculine,feminine,for,good the,healing feminine,healing self,heart,home,integration shadow,journey spiritual,of,oz dorothy’s,symbolism inner,to,wizard,yourself heartfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/becoming-wicked-for-good-part-1--71817309
A world where truth is distorted.
Where those who see clearly are misunderstood… or cast aside.
Where a powerful force controls the narrative.

Sound familiar?

In this episode, we explore the striking parallels between Wicked and our current reality—but more importantly, the deeper transformation happening within each of us.

The shift from living in the mind…
to returning to the heart.

Because the greatest story unfolding right now isn’t just happening in the world around you—it’s happening inside of you.

If you’re ready to begin, start your heart-centering journey with our free 5-minute Heart Reset:
https://www.heartcentering.net/5-minute-reset]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71817309Fri, 01 May 2026 16:39:36 +0000Gil BurgstedeWhat if the story of Wicked is actually your story? A world where truth is distorted. Where those who see clearly are misunderstood… or cast aside. Where a powerful force controls the narrative. Sound familiar? In this episode, we explore the...
A world where truth is distorted.
Where those who see clearly are misunderstood… or cast aside.
Where a powerful force controls the narrative.

Sound familiar?

In this episode, we explore the striking parallels between Wicked and our current reality—but more importantly, the deeper transformation happening within each of us.

The shift from living in the mind…
to returning to the heart.

Because the greatest story unfolding right now isn’t just happening in the world around you—it’s happening inside of you.

If you’re ready to begin, start your heart-centering journey with our free 5-minute Heart Reset:
https://www.heartcentering.net/5-minute-reset]]>1478awakening,centering,collective,emotional,growth,healing,heart,inner,journey,mind,personal,returning,seekers,spiritual,the,to,transformation,truth,vs,wickedfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-world-beyond-epstein-power-pain-healing--70769325 
Opinions. Debates. Headlines.
 
But behind all of it… are real people. Real, courageous survivors.
 
In this episode, we step out of the noise and into a deeper conversation about power, trauma, the systems that allow the harm to remain hidden, and how healing and transformation can begin.
If you’ve felt the weight of this, or found yourself unsure how to process it, this is a safe space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your humanity.
 
Sit with us for a while… because even while our reality is crumbling, we can start to build the ideology that will be the foundation of our new reality–where open hearts share, heal, and protect.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70769325Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:15:44 +0000Gil BurgstedeThere’s a lot of noise around the Epstein case right now.   Opinions. Debates. Headlines.   But behind all of it… are real people. Real, courageous survivors.   In this episode, we step out of the noise and into a deeper conversation about power,... 
Opinions. Debates. Headlines.
 
But behind all of it… are real people. Real, courageous survivors.
 
In this episode, we step out of the noise and into a deeper conversation about power, trauma, the systems that allow the harm to remain hidden, and how healing and transformation can begin.
If you’ve felt the weight of this, or found yourself unsure how to process it, this is a safe space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your humanity.
 
Sit with us for a while… because even while our reality is crumbling, we can start to build the ideology that will be the foundation of our new reality–where open hearts share, heal, and protect.]]>2177and,awareness,compassion,connection,conscious,control,difficult,emotional,grounded,growth,healing,human,inner,navigating,personal,power,spiritual,staying,topics,traumafalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/melting-icy-hearts--70030523
“Melting Icy Hearts” is a conversation about staying human when the world feels inhumane. About protecting what is sacred without closing our hearts. About choosing courage over apathy. Presence over polarization. Love over fear.

With a boots-on-the-ground perspective and deep personal reflection, we explore how history shapes us, how pain can either freeze or refine us, and how heart-centered awareness becomes an act of conscious engagement.

Gil shares what it feels like to witness echoes of history in real time — as the son of parents who endured the Holocaust, imprisonment, resistance, and ultimately chose to build a life rooted in freedom. Their courage reminds us that love is not passive. It is brave. It is steady. It is lived.

We are holding space for the memory of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and for all whose lives are touched by these events, honoring their courage and the reminder that standing in love is not weakness — it is strength.

If this conversation moves you, we invite you to take one grounded action step.

You can find and contact your elected representatives here:
👉 https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/
Simply enter your address to see your federal, state, and local officials, and find their contact information.

Heart Centering is not passive.
It is active awareness.
It is compassion in motion.
It is love with a backbone.

Listen now. Breathe deeply. Stay warm. And help melt what has frozen.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70030523Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:00:02 +0000Gil BurgstedeIn this episode of the Heart Centering Podcast, we sit with what it means to live in a time that can feel cold, divided, and hardened — and how we respond without hardening ourselves. “Melting Icy Hearts” is a conversation about staying human when...
“Melting Icy Hearts” is a conversation about staying human when the world feels inhumane. About protecting what is sacred without closing our hearts. About choosing courage over apathy. Presence over polarization. Love over fear.

With a boots-on-the-ground perspective and deep personal reflection, we explore how history shapes us, how pain can either freeze or refine us, and how heart-centered awareness becomes an act of conscious engagement.

Gil shares what it feels like to witness echoes of history in real time — as the son of parents who endured the Holocaust, imprisonment, resistance, and ultimately chose to build a life rooted in freedom. Their courage reminds us that love is not passive. It is brave. It is steady. It is lived.

We are holding space for the memory of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and for all whose lives are touched by these events, honoring their courage and the reminder that standing in love is not weakness — it is strength.

If this conversation moves you, we invite you to take one grounded action step.

You can find and contact your elected representatives here:
👉 https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/
Simply enter your address to see your federal, state, and local officials, and find their contact information.

Heart Centering is not passive.
It is active awareness.
It is compassion in motion.
It is love with a backbone.

Listen now. Breathe deeply. Stay warm. And help melt what has frozen.]]>2070centering,civic,community,compassion,conscious,dialogue,emotional,engagement,fear,growth,healing,heart,leadership,love,nonpartisan,over,personal,resilience,spiritual,transformationfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-your-own-heart-golden-this-valentine-s-day--69815149In today’s episode, we explore what it truly means to make your own heart golden. We dive into the origins of love, how Valentine’s Day traditions began and evolved over time, and why the heart became the symbol that carries so much meaning across cultures and centuries. More importantly, we unpack what this symbol is inviting you to remember about yourself. This is an episode about becoming your own fully expressed Valentine—choosing devotion, compassion, and presence with yourself first. A gentle reminder that love isn’t something you wait to receive… it’s something you awaken within. Light a candle, soften your breath, and let your heart lead the way. 💛]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69815149Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:26:28 +0000Gil BurgstedeThis Valentine’s Day, we’re turning the focus inward. ✨ In today’s episode, we explore what it truly means to make your own heart golden. We dive into the origins of love, how Valentine’s Day traditions began and evolved over time, and why the heart...In today’s episode, we explore what it truly means to make your own heart golden. We dive into the origins of love, how Valentine’s Day traditions began and evolved over time, and why the heart became the symbol that carries so much meaning across cultures and centuries. More importantly, we unpack what this symbol is inviting you to remember about yourself. This is an episode about becoming your own fully expressed Valentine—choosing devotion, compassion, and presence with yourself first. A gentle reminder that love isn’t something you wait to receive… it’s something you awaken within. Light a candle, soften your breath, and let your heart lead the way. 💛]]>1301and,centered,cupid,day,emotional,growth,healing,heart,history,living,love,meaning,of,personal,self,spiritual,symbolism,the,transformation,valentine’sfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daily-heart-centering-practices--67728188
When we take small, intentional steps each day, the ripple effects are powerful—more patience with our kids 👩‍👧, deeper connection with our partners 💕, and greater peace in our own skin 🌿. These practices don’t take much time and won’t feel like another item on your to-do list.

In this episode, we’re sharing fun, easy ways to reconnect with your heart throughout the day—sometimes in just a few minutes! Let’s jump in and explore our favorite daily heart-centered practices you can start using today. 💖]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67728188Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:42:24 +0000Gil Burgstede✨ Today we’re diving into something we all need—simple daily practices to help keep you heart-centered, even when life feels hectic, overwhelming, or just plain chaotic. When we take small, intentional steps each day, the ripple effects are...
When we take small, intentional steps each day, the ripple effects are powerful—more patience with our kids 👩‍👧, deeper connection with our partners 💕, and greater peace in our own skin 🌿. These practices don’t take much time and won’t feel like another item on your to-do list.

In this episode, we’re sharing fun, easy ways to reconnect with your heart throughout the day—sometimes in just a few minutes! Let’s jump in and explore our favorite daily heart-centered practices you can start using today. 💖]]>2064balance,centered,connection,daily,emotional,growth,habits,heart,intentional,living,mindfulness,nervous,personal,practices,regulation,relief,self,simple,stress,systemfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-connection-we-crave--67616467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67616467Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:48:16 +0000Gil BurgstedeWe’re all craving deeper connection in our lives. This podcast is your guide to rediscovering love, connection, and intimacy in a busy, distracted world. Through heart-centered practices and real conversations, we’ll explore how to nurture deeper...2720authentic,centered,connection,conscious,conversations,deep,emotional,growth,healing,heart,intimacy,love,meaningful,mindfulness,personal,reconnect,relationships,self,spiritual,vulnerabilityfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-health-crisis-behind-anxiety-illness-disconnection--67028034 
This isn’t about another quick fix or self-improvement trend. It’s about coming back to our center—learning how to work with our life force, heal from the inside out, and restore balance through something called heart centering.
 
In this episode, we explore:
• What the energetic health crisis really is
• Why anxiety, depression, and apathy are symptoms of deeper imbalance
• How the human energy system works
• How romantic love gives us a glimpse of energetic wholeness—and what happens when it fades
• Why most therapies miss the mark
• And how heart centering offers a pathway back to ourselves
 
This is an invitation to shift out of burnout and back into your heart—and become your own healer.
✨ Join the movement at HeartCentering.net and explore how to live, love, and lead from your energetic center.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67028034Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:10:04 +0000Gil BurgstedeWe’re living in an age of nonstop information, constant stimulation, and growing disconnection—and it’s taking a toll. In this episode, we dive into the real root cause of so much of our mental, emotional, and physical suffering: an energetic health... 
This isn’t about another quick fix or self-improvement trend. It’s about coming back to our center—learning how to work with our life force, heal from the inside out, and restore balance through something called heart centering.
 
In this episode, we explore:
• What the energetic health crisis really is
• Why anxiety, depression, and apathy are symptoms of deeper imbalance
• How the human energy system works
• How romantic love gives us a glimpse of energetic wholeness—and what happens when it fades
• Why most therapies miss the mark
• And how heart centering offers a pathway back to ourselves
 
This is an invitation to shift out of burnout and back into your heart—and become your own healer.
✨ Join the movement at HeartCentering.net and explore how to live, love, and lead from your energetic center.]]>2133false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/follow-the-yellow-brick-road--66110467The Wizard of Oz like you’ve never heard it before—unpacking the deeper meanings behind Dorothy’s journey and how it mirrors what’s happening in our world today.
🌀 What if the Yellow Brick Road is more than a path—
…it’s a call to return to your heart?
Click play and take the first step home!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66110467Fri, 16 May 2025 01:10:56 +0000Gil BurgstedeWe’re breaking down The Wizard of Oz like you’ve never heard it before—unpacking the deeper meanings behind Dorothy’s journey and how it mirrors what’s happening in our world today. 🌀 What if the Yellow Brick Road is more than a path— …it’s a call to...The Wizard of Oz like you’ve never heard it before—unpacking the deeper meanings behind Dorothy’s journey and how it mirrors what’s happening in our world today.
🌀 What if the Yellow Brick Road is more than a path—
…it’s a call to return to your heart?
Click play and take the first step home!]]>3016false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-heart-centering--66001104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66001104Thu, 08 May 2025 16:49:29 +0000Gil BurgstedeIf you’ve seen us on social media or listened to a couple of our first podcast episodes, and you’re still wondering what the heck is heart centering? This episode is for you. We’re deep diving into what the Heart Centering Network is, what is means to...2829false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-your-hosts--65787249In this heartfelt episode, they open up about their childhoods, career paths, and the life-altering moments that brought them to this work.
It’s raw, honest, and full of the soul medicine you’ve come to love.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65787249Thu, 01 May 2025 16:00:07 +0000Gil BurgstedeEver wonder what led Gil & Julia to join forces at the Heart Centering Network? In this heartfelt episode, they open up about their childhoods, career paths, and the life-altering moments that brought them to this work. It’s raw, honest, and...In this heartfelt episode, they open up about their childhoods, career paths, and the life-altering moments that brought them to this work.
It’s raw, honest, and full of the soul medicine you’ve come to love.]]>2886false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-history-of-love--65708583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65708583Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:05:58 +0000Gil BurgstedeWhere did love begin? In this soulful episode, we explore the mystery of love’s origins — from the first time we felt it in the arms of a mother... to the electric awakening with a lover... to the ultimate discovery: love within ourselves. Join us as...3310false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/going-from-the-old-ways-of-engagement-to-a-new-centered-self--65560396





]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65560396Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:08 +0000Gil BurgstedeWhat's happening to us as we become more stressed out, burned out, and zoned out engaging life mentally? And how can we learn to engage life in a truly fulfilling way, living from a centered heart? If you're yearning for something more...you aren't...





]]>2497false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/separation-to-unity--65409913
It’s time to reclaim your power.
It’s time for the great shift.
Are you ready? 💫]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65409913Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:08:59 +0000Gil BurgstedeWe’re diving deep into how our current artificial reality is shaping us—personally and collectively. What happens when we stop looking outside of ourselves for answers and begin the journey back to the heart? It’s time to reclaim your power.
It’s...
It’s time to reclaim your power.
It’s time for the great shift.
Are you ready? 💫]]>2058false11full