Catalyst

"Leaders aren't born. They are made." — Vince Lombardi Spring is here, and it's time to plant seeds for all of the wisdom we gained from winter. Referencing my 6-segment series, Catalyst to Bloom , this mini-sode explores the identity shifts and transformation that occur while rising as a leader. Honor your self with a guided meditation and healing sound bath by LUCIANA . To explore your own relat...

"Creating safety for ourselves to be visible is an inside job." — Kaylin Dyal Oftentimes we may accept or understand our perfectionism to be caused by early life experiences... but what if I told you it was intergenerational? A wound or pattern passed down through generations to increase chances of survival. In this mini-sode, we explore the idea of the fear of visibility and perfectionism being l...

"That nectar, the sweetness of that pure self that we initially abandoned to survive,... is truly who we are at our core." — Kaylin Dyal We are so back! Join me in this special return of the Catalyst podcast, season 5. Released during an eclipse portal, with Saturn and Neptune at 0 degrees in Aries, this marks a sacred new beginning - for all of us. This segment - like always - features the relata...

"And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings." — Meister Eckhart Becoming the catalyst of your own life requires knowing when it is time to pivot, change, leave, or start anew. The 4 season journey of the Catalyst podcast is coming to an end. Today, we celebrate 148 mini-sodes, including 10 Mini-Meditation, 4 Mini-Chat, and 5 Mini-Story segments. In ea...

"Returning to your roots is a return to your Self." — Kaylin Dyal It's giving: long overdue catch-up chats, life reflections, pre-Saturn return initiations, and authentic truth. In this mini-sode, I explore the meaning of home. I share: What it means to return to your roots Soul recognition of my soul home, Hawai'i Spiritual pilgrimage in Hawai'i during Maui fires in 2023 Healing from burnout and...

"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." — Alan Watts Join me as I dance through change in moving back to home to NYC! In this mini-sode, I bring you with me through the raw and real experience of arrive in my new space, unpacking, practicing what makes me feel safe, and reflecting on what feels supportive. My intention for this podcast, Yo...

"Svadhyaya is the yoga of self-study. By peeling back the layers of our ego through internal reflection we expose the reality underneath and begin to uncover who we are at our essence." — Divya Balakrishnan I'm moving to New York City! Back home to my roots. And I'm bringing you with me through the big milestones, and especially through the in-between moments - because that is where we truly grow....

"You Are A Catalyst For Change." — Kaylin Dyal This segment isn't an update. It's a homecoming. The truth that's been kept inside my body for a long time. Times, the world, and my life are shifting in major ways. This is the truth of what it looks like to be in the in-between. I hope that you see yourself in parts of my story, especially as I share more of these times of transition. This is not th...

"The life you have lived doesn't have to be the only life you will ever live." — Viktor E. Frankl Thank you for being a part of this historic Catalyst mini-sode, where we are recording outdoors! In this mini-sode, surrounded by lake and birds, I share a glimpse into my year-long sabbatical and how I learned to trust myself and pivot in my career. I explain how working with children and teaching yo...

"If you are not seen and heard as a child, then you spend your whole life trying to find that." — Oprah Winfrey In this mini-sode, I share my process of journaling and the difference between my first childhood journal to my second - a process of cultivating emotional safety within myself, by myself. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or simply someone healing from childhood emotional trauma, this c...

"The only journey is the one within." — Rainer Maria Rilke We've been fed a lie: that happiness lies in the next achievement. But what if the in-between is where the true magic happens? In this mini-sode, I share my journey of navigating life transitions, from being born a month early to growing up between cultures, cities, and identities. I reflect on my lifelong practice of journaling for self-d...

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” — Anaïs Nin The beginning of a new season, a new rhythm, and a new way of leading. This mini-sode is a love letter to anyone who’s been holding back their truth, waiting for perfect timing. Life is full of in-between moments, and the real magic happens when we learn to lead from within them...

"And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings." - Meister Eckhart Celebrating the transformations, changes, revelations, and growth we experienced over the last few months in this season finale segment. It was a big one! This mini-sode serves as a reminder of the importance of work-life harmony and the ways in which we can create balance between being a...

Health is wealth. A common thread through this BO&LO series is the emphasis and focus on health. In last week's segment, we visualized our healthiest Self (tune in if you haven't already!) and today we'll be outlining the steps needed to become the healthiest version of our Self. Thank you so much for all of your thoughtful and kind feedback on my BO&LO Series so far! I can't wait to see w...

We are human BEings, not human DOings. In this mini-sode, I invite you to introspect to recognize your own unique body/mind/soul cues, signalling when burn out is near. Let's get clear on what the healthiest version of yourself looks and feels like, and outline steps to make it a reality. Honor your self with a guided meditation and healing sound bath by LUCIANA . New mini-sodes every Sunday in Ap...

In the balance of life, we learn when to be flexible and when to be firm. How often do you take notice of the patterns in your life? In what ways are you committed to the "same old way" of doing things? In this mini-sode, I share how our subconscious mind (or Source/God/Spirit/intuition) can be guiding us toward new cycles and beginnings....without us even realizing it! When we make the unconsciou...

"If there's something that you're passionate about, do it now ." - Michelle Dennis Join me by tuning into this "Mini-Chat" and welcoming Michelle Dennis to this exclusive series, where I sit down and chat with interesting individuals making a difference in our community by being their unique Self. This segment is also available on YouTube . Michelle and I chat about: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Meet Mic...

Do what's best for you because only you know yourSelf best. I am riding the waves of change and transition, as told through this BO&LO (Burnt-out and Laid Off) series on my podcast. After 2 weeks off from podcasting and creating, I embodied the lesson: it's OK to let go. Trust in your Self and the support systems you've created to allow yourself space. I share a 3-step process to overcome resi...

"Spring is the time of plans and projects." -Leo Tolsky Happy Spring Equinox! Tune into this mini-sode to mindfully reflect on the winter season (thank you for the lessons and memories!) and set new intentions to bloom in Spring. Honor your self with a guided meditation and healing sound bath by LUCIANA . New mini-sodes every Sunday and Thursday. If you enjoy this segment, please leave a 5-star re...

"The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love, and to be greater than our suffering." -Ben Okri In this segment of the Burnt Out & Laid Off series, I'm serving up some tips and techniques on how to honor our capacity and why that's important. I also share the actions I took this week to move through feeling burnt out. This series is...

Everything I learn and share, prepared me for this moment. Welcome to a new (unexpected) series on my podcast - Burnt Out & Laid Off - where I'll be sharing my journey of being, exactly that! I was informed last Monday that my employment contract will be terminated (due to budget cuts) and I decided to document this journey on my podcast of how I'll be navigating both burn out and lay off. It...

Angel Numbers are messengers and confirmations of Spirit. I recently realized that one of the reasons I love my alone time, is because for 14 years of my life, I was an only child! During these years, I learned to troubleshoot, create, and sustain myself all on my own. Fast forward to my adult lifer, alone time is necessary for me to continue nurturing the relationship I have with myself. But don'...

"If you're aspiring to make change and break cycles, it starts with you." - Rebecca Manankil Join me by tuning into this "Mini-Chat" and welcoming Paula Dicu to this exclusive series, where I sit down and chat with interesting individuals making a difference in our community by being their unique Self. This segment is brought to you by Vogue Studios and is also available on YouTube . Rebecca and I...

Perfectionism is a signal that we lack self-affectance. In this mini-sode, I an instance where I realized how deeply my perfectionism ran, and how this led me to acknowledge and accept my Self as I am. Identifying the root cause of our perfectionism can lead to increased self-acceptance. Complete this reflection exercise to explore your relationship with perfectionism [link will be posted on 2/26/...

"Solitude is independence." -Hermann Hesse I recently realized that one of the reasons I love my alone time, is because for 14 years of my life, I was an only child! During these years, I learned to troubleshoot, create, and sustain myself all on my own. Fast forward to my adult life, alone time is necessary for me to continue nurturing the relationship I have with myself. But don't just take my w...