So...pretty long & unusual title. I open up about my recent self-discoveries & some groups, situations, & resources that have helped me accept where I'm at & feel more uplifted then the end of last year, which I will list here in case it's help

Sporadic Specks of the Tao 2! Laughing at the Tao (or laughing WITH the Tao?) + other random muses.

Dec 28th, 2023 59m 46s

NOT a Short Episode although when I 1st started recording, I thought it would be... Reflections on laughing at the Tao & the paradoxes it presents, alongside sharing personal anecdotes (both joyful & not so joyful) about how my "holidays" and t

New Year's Intentions & Healing my Wounded Masculine so that I can take care of my Divine Feminine

Dec 22nd, 2023 59m 59s

I hope everyone's making time for themselves AS WELL AS their loved ones this season (or whichever you need more right now😊). In this episode, I share my intentions for 2024 & how much of it has to be with a recent epiphany I had about my jour

Getting Lost in The Woods as an Anxiety Reliever (+ Ashwagandha Final Review) & Animism!

Dec 8th, 2023 49m 38s

In this episode, I give my final review on the Ashwagandha pills I've been taking to help me with anxiety & sleep (overall- it helps! I am not stopping them!) I also share other insights about anxiety and stress relief that have been working fo

The 3 Stages of Recovery in Traumatic Disorders: Personal Reflections + A General Outline

Nov 27th, 2023 1h 7m

I read the leading paragraph & graph from Chapter 8-Safety, of Judith Herman's book: Trauma & Recovery- The Aftermath of Violence-From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror, & share parts of my own recovery journey to help give real life examples

Archetype of the Destroyer (& Creator) & Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT!)

Nov 22nd, 2023 1h 33m

In this episode, I return to the book Awakening The Heroes Within, Twelve Archetypes To Help Us Find Ourselves & Transform Our World by Carol S. Pearson, & thoroughly reflect on themes of the Destroyer archetype in my life & introduce the arche

Gene Keys: 33- From Learning Lessons "The Hard Way" to Finding A Balanced Approach

Nov 11th, 2023 1h 1m

Updates on my recovery process, real life examples from my previous job (& current or future engagements) that essentially represent the gifts as well as the shadow & ego aspects of my gene keys, especially gene key 33, which is all about learn

Cultural Values & Norms "Mystery" Quiz! What American Subculture Might Fit You Best?

Oct 26th, 2023 1h 4m

This episode is a discussion/personal reflections of a short quiz/cultural norms & values mini "assessment" I took recently. The assessment is the profile picture for this episode (the markings on it are not mine, they are my friend's, who gave

Our Co-Creative Power to Heal through Love(Growth) vs Fear(Fixed) Mindsets: Beliefs & Their Power

Oct 20th, 2023 57m 18s

A stream of consciousness episode about how I have been approaching the current events & the fears & questions it's brought up. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aektaqc/support

Universal Love: Reflections on Healing from Burnout & Making Conscious Efforts to Choose Love

Oct 16th, 2023 59m 5s

What are your ideas about Love? What does love mean to you? How do you create more unity to prevent more divisions? Send me a voice message by clicking on the link that says "support this podcast," to share your thoughts & ideas! If you'd like

Finding our Essential Values-Inspired by my Yoga Class!

Sep 14th, 2023 50m 21s

Join me with a journal to reflect on your essential values & what they really mean. I learned these prompts from a course I am taking from My Vinyassa Practice (www.myvinyasapractice.com) & it's lighting up my life! 😃✨️😌🙏🏼💓--- Support

Ashwagandha-My Best Anxiety Relief Supplement (1.5 Month Review)

Sep 13th, 2023 20m 38s

Just sharing my experience using Ashwagandha capsules for the last month & a half! My sleep & stress relief have improved significantly! I look forward to a couple more months with this to see if the benefits keep improving & if they sustain! Y

Reflections on Archetypal Energies of The Sage & The Fool

Sep 10th, 2023 39m 37s

There's wisdom in "being foolish!" Embracing the energy of "the fool" recently to balance out my tendency to always know the truth behind everything. + some tangents about my Enneagram journey & new art projects I am beginning. My website menti

Inner Seeker & Lover Archetypal Balance

Aug 23rd, 2023 31m 21s

In this episode, I read brief parts from the book Awakening the Heroes Within: Twelve Archetypes to Help Us Find Ourselves and Transform Our World by Carol S. Pearson, specifically to discuss how the Seeker & Lover Archetypes have shown up in m

Sporadic Specks of Tao: Mini Series, 1

Jul 6th, 2023 20m 17s

In this mini series, I read to you stories from Solala Towler's book, called Tales From The Tao, The Wisdom of The Taoist Masters. To learn about how you can apply Taoism to every day life (SOOO useful) check out Dan Casas-Muray's podcast, Th

Sharing my Trauma Healing Transformation & Realizing my Authentic Self/Divine Feminine Healing

Jun 22nd, 2023 1h 29m

TRIGGER WARNING: I mention S.I in this episode. If you're sensitive to this or struggling with this right now, maybe it's not the best time to listen-please call 911 &/or seek professional help or call/tell a loved one. You matter. I am just sh

Audio-Blog:Trusting Again/Discovering my Relationship Wants & Needs/Sense of Self & Inner Security

Jan 11th, 2023 41m 5s

Reflecting on the healthiest relationship in my life to date & what makes it healthy, what I've learned about my wants & needs thats helped me trust in close relationships again, & some brief but significant life updates about my mental health

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People and Purpose Infinite (Trailer)

Oct 5th, 2022 54s

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Whispering is More Fun (Currently)

Jun 5th, 2021 8m 25s

A Whispered Episode to give you a preview of my other podcast, Aekta's Whisperings, in which I publish more regularly. Also, Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert speaks truth about Living a Creative Life. Thanks for tuning in! --- Support this po

February Update/Podcasting Hiatus

Feb 22nd, 2021 10m 13s

Just a brief update on life and my current thoughts. Also, why I might be taking a break from podcasting! Thanks for listening! I hope this year is better for us all! Take care and stay tuned! I will return! (When it feels right😉) ❤--- Sup

JOMO-Joy Of Missing Out-What? & Why?

Jan 24th, 2021 1h 2m

In this episode, I share my experiences with JOMO, the antidote to FOMO, & how it has helped me put my life, my time, health, relationships, and most importantly peace of mind-into perspective. I share some JOMO resources to explore this concep

Sharing My Experience of Covid

Jan 4th, 2021 24m 8s

Wear headphones for this one! My voice isn't as loud. I share what I learned (and am learning) from recovering from covid. Hope everyone is safe! And living intentionally! 🥰💕🧡❤🌌🌌 Thanks for tuning in! If you need help relaxing more like me

What Brings You Joy? (What makes your ❤ Sing?)

Dec 22nd, 2020 40m 24s

Reflections on Joy- I share an inquiry exercise I learned from PTCI (Personal Transformation and Courage Institute- https://www.transformationandcourage.org/ ) and share what brings me joy and motivation to keep going in life! I encourage you t

Gratitude And Silver Linings (for 2020) with Michael Beck

Nov 26th, 2020 1h 10m

In this episode, I interview one of my friends, Michael Beck, and we talk about gratitude and finding silver linings in this crazy year. He starts with telling his story, and how he found some silver linings or "good," (for the lack of a bette

Dream Interpretation Methods-Part 1

Oct 30th, 2020 56m 25s

7+ Ways to Dissect & Interpret your Dreams! Yes, the ones you get when you're asleep that sometimes leave you wondering... "Why?" Or "What the heck does that mean?" Or "Why did I dream that?" Or even the ones you are glad about but still wonder