Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Mindful You Podcast, hosted by Alan Carroll. This week, Alan journeys from Groton, Connecticut all the way to Bend, Oregon to sit down with special guest Kalen Olson, a spiritual guide and author passionate about helping others rediscover their authentic selves.

In this engaging conversation, Kalen Olson opens up about her own transformational path—from childhood joy and creativity, through the challenges and pressures of adulthood, to a powerful spiritual awakening sparked by meditation and self-reflection. Together, Alan and Kalen dive deep into topics like mindfulness, the art of letting go, the power of forgiveness, and the difference between judgment and discernment. They explore how reconnecting with our bodies and embracing our “higher self” can help us release old patterns, nurture compassion, and find genuine joy, even in the midst of life's struggles.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, searching for deeper meaning, or just curious about the journey of spiritual growth, this episode is filled with practical wisdom and heartfelt stories sure to inspire. Stay tuned for thought-provoking insights, playful analogies, and a gentle reminder that, no matter where you are on your path, you are supported, held, and invited to live your most exuberant, juicy life.

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About Alan:

Alan Carroll is an Educational Psychologist who specializes in Transpersonal Psychology. He founded Alan Carroll & Associates 30 years ago and before that, he was a Senior Sales Training Consultant for 10 years at Digital Equipment Corporation. He has dedicated his life in search of mindfulness tools that can be used by everyone (young and old) to transform their ability to speak at a professional level, as well as, to reduce the psychological suffering caused by the misidentification with our ego and reconnect to the vast transcendent dimension of consciousness that lies just on the other side of the thoughts we think and in between the words we speak.

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