The Illuminated Path Podcast

It’s about that time - pregnancy update number 3! This week on The Illuminated Path, Kate & Jon share more about the final trimester of Kate’s pregnancy, nesting, and preparing for baby! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate. Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newmoonap...

Do you have an overthinker in your life? It might even be you! In today’s episode, we’ll talk more about overthinking, including: Why we overthink How we think we’re protecting ourselves by overthinking The role of fear in overthinking Why being present matters Awareness of your overthinking Tips, tricks, and tools to combat your overthinking habit And more! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello...

Ever gotten close to your goal and then found yourself going in the complete opposite direction? Join us today for a conversation of goal-setting, identity work, and self-sabotaging. In this episode we’ll talk more about self-sabotage: what it is, why we do it, and how we can break the cycle. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok...

When we know what habits make us feel our best but we don’t prioritize them, our busy lives often get in the way. In this episode, we discuss the process we went through to figure out what our priorities were, how we created new routines for ourselves, and how we actually put them into a schedule. We even schedule our sleep! Your daily routines can change your life. It’s important to take a step b...

Every so often, we might find ourselves realizing that we don’t feel like ourselves, and/or that we don’t like the path that we’re on. When this happens, we have an opportunity to change course - but having the awareness to realize that we WANT to change course is an important step in the process. In today’s episode, we discuss signs that you’re out of alignment with yourself & your goals - wh...

With so much conversation today about mindfulness, and what you SHOULD do, the part that’s often left out is what the actual DOING looks like. Join us today for a discussion of putting mindfulness into action. In today’s episode, you will learn more about: What having mindfulness means What mindfulness looks like in our daily lives Connecting the bridge between knowing and doing 4 simple steps for...

This week on The Illuminated Path, we continue the conversation of mindfulness by diving deeper into the core concepts from Nancy Bardacke’s book, Mindful Birthing. Listen in as Kate & Jon discuss Trust, Acknowledgment, Letting Be, and Kindness. References: Bardacke, Nancy (2012). Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for Childbirth and Beyond www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com h...

On today’s episode, we discuss some of the core concepts from Nancy Bardacke’s book, Mindful Birthing. Listen in as Kate & Jon talk about how Nancy Bardacke’s “Attitudes Of Mindfulness” aren’t just relevant to birthing, but can be applied to living a mindful, present life. Join us next week for part 2! References: Bardacke, Nancy (2012). Mindful Birthing: Training the Mind, Body, and Heart for...

Join us this week for pregnancy update number two! This week on The Illuminated Path, Kate shares more about her pregnancy journey and how crucial the core foundations of health have been during this time. Kate shares about products and supportive services & therapies that have been helping her keep comfortable and be more prepared for labor. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theillumina...

Have you ever looked at a food ingredient label and thought “I don’t know how to pronounce any of these”? We’ve got your back. Today we’re giving you a crash course on reading food labels, what to watch out for & why. In today’s episode, you will learn more about: Processed vs. Ultra-Processed Foods Natural vs. artificial dyes Natural vs. artificial sweeteners Natural vs. artificial nitrates &...

Have you ever been traveling and wondered why you’re starting to feel a little sluggish or off? Let’s talk about it! In today’s episode, you will learn more about: Why we can feel off when we travel Food & environmental toxins we’re commonly exposed to when traveling Maintaining awareness of your body and how you’re feeling Mitigating food & environmental toxins when traveling Inflammation...

When was the last time you saw something on the news or social media that left you feeling a little uneasy, worried, or even scared about something in the world? For most people in today’s world, this is a pretty common occurrence. In today’s episode, you will learn more about: Finding balance with staying informed on current events Understanding how our phones can trigger our stress/fear response...

It’s that time again - Another life & family update from Kate & Jon. This week’s episode is a casual conversation about Kate’s upcoming birthday, home renovations, and our growing family! www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouTube: @Kate. Casanova FB: @coachkatemacri Sponsored By: New Moon Apparel www.newm...

Happy Valentine’s Day! In today’s episode, we talk about all things relating to love. We talk about self-love and feeling unworthy, ways to improve your relationship with your significant other, understanding love languages, and even how you can show love to people in your community. We’re celebrating love not only on Valentine’s day, but every day. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theillum...

Have you ever had a miscommunication and wondered if the issue was with your communication or how the other person interpreted it? It’s usually a bit of both. In today’s episode, we discuss some of the ways communication can go wrong, what to work on, and how to ask clarifying questions to make sure you and the other person are on the same page. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminat...

Stuck in the hustle? This week on The Illuminated Path Podcast, we talk about rest! Redefining it, incorporating it into our lives, and understanding what it means to make time for it. We’ll touch on rest when we’re feeling good, when we’re sick, and how our body’s need for rest can change with the seasons. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate....

The law of 10,000 hours or the 10,000 hour rule says that it takes 10,000 hours to truly master something. Today we dive into a little bit of philosophy as we discuss this idea and expand on it. In this episode, you will learn more about: The 10,000 hour rule The importance of the first 100 hours The 1,000 hour milestone Defining “mastery” Embracing change & being an “eternal student” The impa...

Have you ever wondered what’s so different about working with a Naturopathic Doctor? In today’s episode, we share our experiences and discuss how it’s different from working with a conventional Doctor. In this episode we discuss: Having the opportunity to advocate for yourself & your health Requesting labwork and understanding what that labwork means Having more time with your Doctor to unders...

Happy New Year! After a much needed break, Jon & Kate are back with another episode on mindset & self-talk. Kate offers more important perspective shifts from her Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) training and discusses the importance of the language that we use when talking to ourselves, especially when we approach our goals. In this episode, you will learn more about: Asking yourself ab...

Holidays - A time of year often spent around more family than usual. But everyone’s family situation is a little different, and the holidays can unfortunately be a very stressful time for people. In this episode, we share 5 tips for managing stress during the holiday season. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.casanova TikTok: @katemacri_ YouT...

In today’s episode, Kate shares another Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) concept and discusses understanding your current state and working toward your desired state. In today’s episode, you will learn more about: The importance of making a decision about the direction you want for your life Why decisions are made for you if you don’t make them yourself Why indecision is a decision in itself A r...

Having choices in your life can be a crucial component of “steering the ship” and designing a life that you love and are passionate about. More often than not, when we think that we only have one choice - or no choices, for that matter - we tend to make decisions out of fear, rather than love or gratitude. Today on the Illuminated Path Podcast, Kate shares a little more about Neuro-Linguistic Prog...

In this live coaching call, Kate helps Jennie uncover fears around making a big transition in her business. Listen in to hear Kate and Jennie discuss: Making a huge change / transition in her business Finding ways to help her existing community with this new direction Can she “let go” of her past business model and community? Taking a step back, relinquishing control & delegating work Being ab...

Kate & Jon have returned home after an amazing wedding and a restorative honeymoon! This week, Kate shares more about Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) with a concept called The Learning Circle. This concept offers powerful perspective on how we as humans learn, make mistakes, grow, and learn again. www.theilluminatedpathpodcast.com hello@theilluminatedpathpodcast.com Follow me: IG: @kate.cas...

When was the last time you paused to be grateful that your basic needs are met - food, water, and shelter? We all live busy lives, but taking time for gratitude can - quite literally - make you a happier and more fulfilled person. In this episode, you will learn more about: Gratitude as a high frequency How gratitude helps us shift perspective or come back to the present moment Biological benefits...