Best Chris Rackliffe Podcasts (2025)

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How to Set Boundaries (Without Feeling Like a Bad Person) 27:36

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If setting boundaries makes you anxious, guilty, or afraid they’ll walk away—you’re exactly who this episode was made for. In this powerful solo episode, I unpack the complicated relationship anxious attachers have with boundaries—and why setting them can feel so triggering. We explore the real reasons guilt shows up, the role of nervous system dys…

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How to Create Healthy, Safe Partnerships as a Gay Man ft. Tom Bruett 53:13

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In honor of Pride Month, I’m sitting down with therapist and author Tom Bruett to unpack how gay relationships differ from straight ones—and why so many of us in the LGBTQ+ community struggle with intimacy, identity, and emotional safety in dating. Whether you're queer or an ally, this conversation is packed with insights that go far beyond sexuali…

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Your Anxious-Avoidant Relationship Can Work—Here's How ft. Rikki Cloos 58:10

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Is your relationship stuck in the anxious-avoidant "trap" or a cycle of pushing and pulling, ups and downs? In this powerful episode, I sit down with relationship writer Rikki Cloos (@anxiousheartsguide on Instagram and TikTok) to talk about why anxious-avoidant relationships feel so hard—and how to make the dynamic more secure. Here's what we disc…

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Addicted to Love—and Stress 25:20

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In this week's episode of the Needy No More podcast, I dive deep into the final two steps of the cycle of anxious attachment, stress and addiction, answering the following questions: What is stress and how does it relate to addiction? What is love addiction? How does stress factor into the experience of anxious attachment? How does stress relate to…

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That Breakup Was a Breakthrough ft. Jessica Da Silva 52:53

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In this episode of the Needy No More podcast, I interview my very first guest, Jessica Da Silva. Jessica Da Silva is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Attachment Coach who empowers individuals to free themselves from attachment patterns that sabotage their relationships by teaching them actionable skills to relate to themselves and others more…

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How to Regulate Your Nervous System 43:35

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In this week's episode, we unpack everything pertaining to nervous system dysregulation, including: What is nervous system dysregulation? How is it connected to being triggered? What are the causes of nervous system dysregulation in the past and present? How has nervous system dysregulation shown up in my own life? How is nervous system dysregulati…

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30 Questions About Anxious Attachment—Answered! 59:21

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In this episode of the Needy No More podcast, I answer the top five most common questions I get from folks when it comes to the anxious attachment style: Where does the anxious attachment style come from? Why do I feel this way? How can I "fix" it? Will I always feel this way? How long does it take to heal? From there, I answer 25 questions from my…

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How Fear of Abandonment Pushes People Away 26:35

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In the fourth episode of the Needy No More podcast, we unpack everything related to a fear of abandonment, including: What is abandonment? How do we define it? What about a fear of abandonment? What are various types of abandonment? How has it shown up in my own life? What is the worst form of abandonment you can experience? How does abandonment re…

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How to Conquer Codependency 33:34

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In the third episode of the Needy No More podcast, I cover the following: What is codependency? How does codependency relate to anxious attachment? How is codependency similar to and different from addiction? What are some early warning signs that you might be slipping into a codependent dynamic? How can you address and interrupt your codependent t…

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Trauma Isn’t Just What You Experienced 32:57

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In the second episode of the Needy No More podcast, I cover the following: How is trauma defined? What are some different frameworks for understanding the nature of trauma? How does trauma relate to the experience of anxious attachment? What are some avenues to explore when it comes to healing trauma? How can forgiveness help and how can I practice…

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We Have to Stop Using the Word Needy 40:27

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In this inaugural episode of the Needy No More podcast, I cover the following: Who is this Chris Rackliffe guy, and why did I get into being a coach for people with an anxious attachment style? Why did I name the podcast Needy No More? Why you should never, ever call anyone needy—most of all yourself! What is attachment theory and what are the four…

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The Heart Work of Finding Refuge with Michelle Cassandra Johnson 1:24:21

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Michelle Cassandra Johnson is a social justice warrior, author, Dismantling Racism trainer, empath, yoga teacher and practitioner, and intuitive healer. With more than twenty years of experience leading Dismantling Racism workshops and working with clients as a licensed clinical social worker, she has a deep understanding of how trauma impacts the …

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How to find your way when you feel lost with Chris Rackliffe 1:14:05

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Chris Rackliffe is a personal development writer and anxious attachment style coach, whose ability to paint with words has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. Rackliffe shares stories that cut straight to the heart, detailing his own heartfelt and harrowing experiences to help others lead happier, healthier, more fulfilling li…

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The Power of Kindness Now with Amanda Gilbert 1:22:19

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AMANDA GILBERT is a professor of mindfulness at the University of Southern California, a meditation teacher, speaker, author. She has been a meditator for over 17 years and now leads meditation for top companies like NBC, Paramount Pictures, The W Hotels, Merrill Lynch, Macy's and YouTube. Before dedicating herself to teaching full-time, Amanda was…

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The Body is Not an Apology with Sonya Renee Taylor 1:00:48

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Sonya Renee Taylor is the founder and radical executive office of TheBodyIsNotAnApology.com. She has been featured on HBO, BET, MTV, NPR, PBS, and CNN and in the New York Times, New York Magazine, USA Today, Huffington Post, Vogue Australia, and many more. Learn more: www.sonyareneetaylor.com Download the Circles Live app for free and meditate with…

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Breath is Presence with Scott Schwenk 1:14:16

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Scott Schwenk's work and teaching is a blend of stillness, unexpected expansion, laughter, discovery, and actionable insights revealing dynamic inner freedom. Scott is a catalyst for inner evolution and leadership development. www.scottschwenk.com Download the Circles Live app for free and meditate with Shannon for free on the app. Shannon’s book T…

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Developing Skill in Action: What is Personal is Political with Michelle Cassandra Johnson 1:14:14

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Michelle Cassandra Johnsonis a social justice warrior, author, Dismantling Racism trainer, empath, yoga teacher and practitioner, and intuitive healer. With more than twenty years of experience leading Dismantling Racism workshops and working with clients as a licensed clinical social worker, she has a deep understanding of how trauma impacts the m…

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The Hero’s Breakthrough with Quddus 57:04

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Chris Rock said, “If Oprah and Ryan Seacrest had a love child, the kid would end up being like Quddus.” Quddus (Q) is a critically acclaimed host, media coach and founder of Media Mastery Academy. Q has spoken for audiences at the United Nations and Global Citizen Festival but a trip to his father’s homeland, Haiti, inspired him to focus on more di…

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Being You with Elena Brower 1:10:20

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Elena Brower is a Mama, teacher, artist, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast. Elena has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. Her first book, Art of Attention, has been translated into seven languages, and her second, Practice You, is a bestseller. Her third book, Being You, was released in early 2021. Elena's yoga and meditati…

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“You Can’t Out-Success Your Trauma” with Dan Mason 59:48

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What do you do when you got everything you thought you wanted and you’re left empty and unfulfilled? Dan Mason is a nationally recognized career and life reinvention coach who left his big career as a radio personality to become a life coach. His suicide note turned into a heartfelt letter to the Universe during a rock bottom moment that transforme…

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Unplug with Suze Yalof Schwartz 51:08

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After years working for Vogue and Glamour, Suze Yalof Schwartz stepped away from fashion to become the CEO and Founder of Unplug Meditation and the creator of the Unplug Meditation app. We discuss why Suze loves meditation so much, how it has had a transformative impact on her life, and why she is so passionate about more people experiencing this t…

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Rest is Your Birthright with Tracee Stanley 1:03:14

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Tracee Stanley’s first book Radiant Rest - Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity published by Shambhala Publishing is now available worldwide.By Shannon Algeo

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Trust Your Truth: An Excerpt from the Book 22:27

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An excerpt from Shannon’s new book Trust Your Truth. Listen to the first pages of the Introduction to the book! Pre-order your copy of Shannon’s book TRUST YOUR TRUTH: Heal Self-Doubt, Awaken to Your Soul’s Purpose, and Live Your Badass Life: www.trustyourtruthbook.com/By Shannon Algeo

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Dance, Death, and Chocolate with Alexa Silvaggio 54:48

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Alexa Silvaggio is a wellness entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. She is a yoga instructor, writer, podcast host, retreat leader and CEO of Savage Chocolates, a mindfulness chocolate brand. She encourages you to cultivate a more loving relationship with your body, and self, through all she teaches. Use code SOULFEED20 for 20% off any Savage Los Ange…

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Let’s Unpack: Trusting Your Creative Impulses 30:30

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What to do when doubt is blocking your creative flow. This episode is thanks to a question from a listener Chip: “How can I commit to recording my podcast when I get stuck with fear of being inauthentic?” In this episode, we explore four essential elements of the creative process: Listening (to a higher source of inspiration) Motivating Impulse (“I…

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Discover Your Dharma with Sahara Rose 1:12:22

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My dear friend Sahara Rose is here with us to introduce her THIRD book Discover Your Dharma. In This Episode: Sahara and I riffing about finding our dharma The 5 Stages of Dharma Discovery What are the 9 dharma archetypes? How to create your dharma blueprint Learn more at https://www.shannonalgeo.com/podcast/sahara-rose-discover-your-dharma-book So…

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Spiritually Sassy with Sah D’Simone 1:10:45

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“How free do you want to be, honey?!” Sah D’Simone is a spiritual guide, meditation teacher, international transformational speaker, best-selling author, and creator of The Sah Method, who has dedicated his life to helping others to live in alignment and achieve their highest potential. He is pioneering a Spiritually Sassy, heart-based healing move…

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Be More Than Your Bias with Anu Gupta 1:11:20

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How do (1) understanding and (2) compassion both support us to unravel the biases we hold? Anu Gupta is a scientist, educator, lawyer, and the Founder of BE MORE with Anu. He has logged over 10,000 hours of meditation and developed BE MORE with Anu’s science-backed, compassion-based approach after conducting decade-long research on the causes of an…

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Meditation: Tending to Spirit in Turbulent Times 30:23

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Welcome to Season 5! Let’s start with a meditation practice. How do we tend to our souls and spirits when there is chaos going on outside of us? How do we fill up our cups and regulate our nervous systems so that we can be effective and impactful in the external world? How can we show up for the inner child within us that may be overwhelmed by the …

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Radiant Rest with Tracee Stanley 1:15:08

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Tracee shares teachings that are sourced from over 18 years of study in the tradition of the Himalayan Masters, Sri Vidya and Tantra. It is her passion to create and hold sacred space to transform, inspire and empower utilizing the practices of Yoga Nidra, Self-inquiry, Perfect Sankalpa, Meditation, Kriya, Mantra and sacred movement. In this episod…

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Meet My Sister: Molly Algeo 1:17:03

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Molly (Shannon’s sister!) is an event photographer, child whisperer, dog lover, and soul seeker currently living in Brooklyn, New York. Molly's mental health has been a priority for her over the last several years as she has navigated grief from loss, anxiety, and stress. The personal strides she has made in practicing self-validation, boundaries, …

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How Therapy Works with My Therapist Ciuin Doherty 1:14:29

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Ciuin Doherty is my therapist, and he’s immensely supported me in connecting deeper into my body’s wisdom, recalling old memories with compassion, co-regulating my nervous system, and rewiring neural nets from past traumas. In this episode: Why Ciuin became a therapist Integrating the body’s wisdom in therapy How memories are malleable via memory r…

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The Inner Critic in Your Creative Process with Jennifer Howd 1:08:04

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My book proposal editor (and dear, dear friend) Jennifer Howd has been an essential ally, mentor, and guide for me in my creative process. She has a compassionate way of encouraging us to sink our teeth into the process of creation—instead of getting wrapped up trying to achieve some "perfect" result. In this episode: How does the inner critic show…

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Re-humanize Your Purpose with Rha Goddess 1:13:35

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Rha Goddess is the entrepreneurial soul coach behind hundreds of breakthrough changemakers, cultural visionaries and social entrepreneurs, from New York Times bestsellers to multi-million dollar social enterprises. In this episode: What's UP for Rha right now in these times of racial reckoning - both personally and professionally How this moment is…

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Barrett Pall: Hike Your Own Hike 1:12:36

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Barrett Pall is a gay life coach, LGBTQ advocate, former model, and all-around-incredible human being. In this episode we cover: Why it’s essential that we use our voices Being mindful about our relationship with social media How we can be better allies to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Building a capacity for discomfort as a tool for perso…

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Gather Meditation with Octavia Raheem 10:02

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Octavia Raheem is the author of GATHER, a collection of soulful sayings, poetry, and flashes of insight woven together into a single sacred garment. Each word, each thread, was collected at a place of awakening and will invite you to awaken from within.By Shannon Algeo

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Octavia Raheem: Gather Your Wholeness 1:27:11

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Octavia Raheem is the author of GATHER, a collection of soulful sayings, poetry, and flashes of insight woven together into a single sacred garment. Each word, each thread, was collected at a place of awakening and will invite you to awaken from within. In this episode we cover: The importance of rest in these urgent times How Yoga Nidra helps to d…

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Psychedelic Therapy with Lauren Taus 1:16:34

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Lauren Taus is a clinical therapist who studies how Psychedelic therapy can activate intergenerational healing from conditions like PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. After working with peace activists in the Middle East who are utilizing Psychedelics as tools to heal individual and collective trauma in that region, Lauren returned to the U.S. …

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“Choosing a new vision for the evolution of our planet” with Shaman Durek 1:34:57

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Shaman Durek is a 6th generation shaman, author of the bestselling book Spirit Hacking, and spiritual visionary for the Now Age. His teachings impact hundreds of thousands of people—including many public figures such as Gwyneth Paltrow. This is a powerful, interactive conversation that includes Shaman Durek’s prophecy for the “blackout” we are expe…

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“We need a collective intervention” with Ben Decker 1:01:10

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Ben is a powerful meditation teacher and healer—well-versed in many spiritual lineages... from Buddhism to Christianity to A Course In Miracles, Reiki, and so much more. He's the author of two books: Practical Meditation for Beginners and a new book that just came out! In this episode we cover... our responsibility for our own mental health and the…

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Dig Deeper: Mind Mapping + Meditation with Shannon 1:01:13

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This is a self-inquiry practice called Mind Mapping, which allows you to take a look at what's coming up for you right now—and go deeper into discovery, insight, wisdom, and learning. Bring a journal + pen, and join us for today's podcast workshop session: Cultivate Your Inner World: Release Old Patterns and Reclaim Your Peace. Show notes: http://w…

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“Let yourself be messy and real” with Bryan Piatt 1:08:35

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Bryan was once a news anchor in Minneapolis before having a series of anxiety/panic attacks on the air that led him to restructure his life to prioritize his mental health. He's now a yoga teacher, inspiring mental health advocate, and founder of Refresh Network. In this episode we cover... anxiety and OCD, how to accept your emotions, “inviting an…

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Embracing Your Inner Child and Navigating Anxiety with Dr. Melody Moore 1:10:02

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Dr. Melody Moore facilitates the first SoulFeed LIVE via Zoom—and shares tools for accessing your inner child and managing anxiety during challenging times. In this episode, we discuss how to deal with moments when you feel you "should" be productive, the real beauty of embracing your inner child (and how to do it), the impact of trauma living in t…

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Season Four Trailer: A Moment for Mental Health 9:09

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Announcing SoulFeed LIVE - Season Four: A Moment For Mental Health. A space for us to gather with a mental health professional, advocate, or healer each week, ask questions, receive support, and remember: you are not alone. Join SoulFeed LIVE - Wednesdays @ 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern: www.soulumination.com/live…

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Camilla Sacre-Dallerup: It’s Not You, It’s Me 1:01:59

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How can you heal your relationship with yourself and others? Learn more about Camilla and this episode: http://www.shannonalgeo.com/podcast/camilla-sacre-dallerup Let’s meditate! Join Soulumination Meditation for your first month (30 days) free: www.soulumination.com/meditateBy Shannon Algeo

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Inner Strength Meditation 28:12

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This meditation practice is for you to release stress and heaviness and welcome in a lightness of spirit so you can tap into the source of your true inner strength. For more meditations led by Shannon, become a member of Soulumination Meditation (and get your first month free!) at www.soulumination.com/meditate…

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Consume Less. Create More. 15:54

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How to step away from non-stop stimulation and create the space for you to tap into your creative potential. We need you. Get Soulumination Meditation for your first month free: www.soulumination.com/meditate Learn more at: www.shannonalgeo.com/podcast/consume-less-create-moreBy Shannon Algeo

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Meditation. What’s the point? 15:24

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The 3 reasons why I meditate, and how committing to this practice makes a transformative difference in your life. Get Soulumination Meditation for your first month free: www.soulumination.com/meditate Learn more at: www.shannonalgeo.com/podcast/whats-the-point-of-meditationBy Shannon Algeo

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Why Holding a Grudge is Holding You Back 15:08

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What is the COST of holding a grudge and how can you free yourself from toxic relationships — past or present? Become a member of Soulumination Meditation and get your first month free: www.soulumination.com/meditate Learn more at: www.shannonalgeo.com/podcast/holding-a-grudgeBy Shannon Algeo

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Small Shifts that Lead to Big Changes with Coby Kozlowski 1:25:29

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How the wisdom of yoga inspires small shifts that lead to big changes. Join Coby Kozlowski and me as we dive into her new book ONE DEGREE REVOLUTION. We’re learning small, subtle, and profound practices that can change the course of your life—and transform the person you’re becoming. Learn more about Coby and get your copy of ONE DEGREE REVOLUTION:…