Being Curious with Knomii

In today's episode, join Madeline, a transformative coach, and Cynthia, a seasoned therapist, as they dive deep into the empowering realms of self-acceptance, self-compassion, and self-love. The duo is joined by a special guest, Georgie Jones – a renowned poet, actor, and comedian with an infectious zest for life and a unique perspective on life and love. Prepare to explore the liberating world of...

What to expect: Join Madeline and Cynthia in a brand new episode of The Knomii Podcast where they explore the intriguing concepts of capability and willingness. This conversational-style podcast episode is guaranteed to take you on a deep, insightful journey while keeping the mood light and engaging. In this episode, you can expect to: Understand the difference between what we CAN do (capability)...

Welcome to a special episode of the Knomii Podcast: Episode 20! In this episode, Cynthia (LMHC) and Madeline (Co-Active Coach) embark on a unique journey with 11 diverse individuals who open up about their interpretation of self-awareness and its manifestations in their lives. By sharing their introspective experiences, we hope to provide our listeners with a broader understanding of self-awarenes...

In this captivating episode of the Knomii Podcast, Cynthia and Madeline delve into a topic that resonates with many: money anxiety. But it's not just about the worry – they go a step further to explore the transformative power of the sufficiency mindset and our inner resources. This thought-provoking conversation aims to redefine what "enough" means to each of us, allowing for deeper understanding...

Join us in this captivating episode of the Knomii Podcast, where we explore the complex world of identity, belonging, and the quest for authenticity. Cynthia, a licensed mental health counselor, and Madeline, a trained coach, welcome special guest Milam Miller, Founder of BCK Consulting and Coaching, as they engage in a playful and profound conversation about the nature of our identities and how t...

In this engaging episode of the Knomii Podcast, Cynthia and Madeline explore the curious challenge of defining and discovering what we truly want in life. Why do we often focus on what we don't want or hope to avoid, instead of zeroing in on our genuine desires? Our mother-daughter duo takes a deep dive into this conundrum, shedding light on the reasons behind our struggle to pinpoint our true asp...

Dive into a captivating conversation with Cynthia and Madeline, your favorite mother-daughter duo, on the Knomii Podcast! In this enlightening episode, "Awakening from Autopilot: Finding Fulfillment in a Conscious Life," we'll guide you through the maze of the unconscious mind, revealing how to uncover those hidden beliefs that may be holding you back. Join us as we share personal stories, profess...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: In this compelling episode of the Knomii Podcast, join hosts Cynthia, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Madeline, a trained coach, as they delve into the power of curiosity and how it can help us navigate the uncertainties of life. Discover how to build curiosity as a skill to manage ambiguity, and learn how to shift from a survival mindset to a thriving...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: Is joy a choice? In this episode, Madeline, a CTI-trained coach, and Cynthia, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, delve into the complex topic of joy and explore how we can reconnect with our own intrinsic sense of joy and peace. In today's world, it's easy to become distracted by external factors and to feel as though our happiness and contentment are out of o...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: Are emotions the same as feelings? And how do you "feel your feelings"? In today’s episode, Madeline (ICF, CTI-trained coach) & Cynthia (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) explore the world of emotions.  We reveal that our emotions exist because they serve the vital function of attaching ourselves to what really matters and what we deem internally valua...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: Are you tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of scarcity, fear, and anxiety? Do you want to cultivate a more peaceful and abundant life? In this episode, Madeline (ICF, CTI-trained coach) & Cynthia (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) delve into practical and actionable strategies for embracing an abundance mindset and breaking free from limiting beliefs. We exp...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: Are you a self-diagnosed perfectionist or "control freak"? Do you often try to control situations, conversations, or outcomes as a strategy to protect yourself or ensure your needs are met?  Today Madeline and Cynthia explore the difference between control and empowerment. We often believe we have more control than we do, while also believing we have less...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: Are you tired of reaching your goals only to find that true fulfillment and purpose seem just out of reach? Today, we're tackling the concept of "false summits" and how to avoid them on the journey to discovering your true purpose in life. We'll explore the importance of developing a relationship with your future self and the role it plays in setting and achiev...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: Today Madeline and Cynthia explore how we may be starting this year depleted. The tiredness, the losses, and the frustrations make it hard to keep going.  Just as a car will stop working if not fueled and maintained, we have needs that must be met if we are to continue in productive and abundant living. We will explore what is it that keeps us going: knowi...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: Today Madeline and Cynthia ask the question of how can we feel like a caring person and still care for ourselves.  At the end of the day, people-pleasing comes from a desire to receive love and acceptance from others.  People-pleasing isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Being a concerned and caring person is an important part of maintaining healthy relatio...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: Today Madeline and Cynthia ask the question;  What if we based our New Year’s resolutions not only on what we want but on why we want it?  In other words, what if we let go of our perception of societal expectations and made our New Year’s resolutions based on what really makes us tick—our values?  In this episode, we break it down into two parts...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: When is the last time you truly felt confident? Was is recent? Was it never?  When you close your eyes and think of a confident person, what springs to mind? In today’s episode, we discuss how to be that person in your vision, and how knowing who you are and feeling like you belong relate to this elusive state of self-confidence. We pack in tools I use in...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: Today Madeline and Cynthia explore that dreadful word, ”should”.  Taking a look at how this plays out in our lives. The “should” is likely generated by the mind in its rational wisdom. The underlying feelings are held by the body. How often do we ignore or completely dismiss them and do what we “should”? Each time we do that, we tell our Self that we’re no...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: Feeling like none of your friendships (or very few) go more than skin deep? Or maybe you're feeling like making friends is a skill you simply don't have.  No matter how you're coming to the conversation, we've been there and our clients have, too. In today's episode, we break down how to get deep in your friendships and really find value in the connections...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: Feel like you're running on empty or dangerously approaching it? We know how you feel and so do our clients.  Today, Madeline and Cynthia explore days when we feel helpless, overloaded, or unappreciated—when dragging ourselves out of bed requires the determination of Hercules. In other words…”burnout” -  a gradual process that doesn't happen over...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: Today Madeline and Cynthia welcome Gabriella Alziari to the podcast a reiki master, coach, and spiritual guide based in San Diego, California. Her journey with spirituality started in high school when she studied Buddhism. Since then, she has trained in many spiritual disciplines, including meditation, reiki, tarot, qi gong, yoga and more! Today, she works with...

What You’ll Learn From This Episode: This week’s episode provides a guide to being rather than doing. What does that mean? Doing has an endpoint or limitations such as only doing it when you feel comfortable. Being is when in every situation you commit to using one of your core values.  What are yours? We believe that everyone should intentionally live a life based upon their own values; a st...