Curious Monki | Yoga, Spirituality + Wellness

Have you ever hit a point where you've been pouring your heart into something—a project, a dream, your calling—and now you find yourself wondering…  Is this still worth it? Am I even on the right path anymore? Hitting this wall is almost like a rite of passage in the pursuit of what matters to your heart. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love , wrote consistenly for 20 years before she "mad...

You know those moments where you've tried everything —looked at the situation from every angle, asked for advice, journaled your heart out—and still... no clarity? It's frustrating! And maybe even feels a little bit helpless. If you're feeling stuck—whether in a creative block, a life decision, or a habit you just can't seem to shift—this episode is your invitation to stop pushing and soften your...

Feeling stuck or afraid to show up fully? In this short, powerful episode, we talk about what it really means to stay small —and why we do it even though it sabotages us. If you're tired of holding yourself back from your creative dreams, your truth, or your heart's calling, you're not alone. Instead of staying stuck because of fear, perfectionism, or the desire to please others, this episode will...

So you thought you had the perfect plan—except it didn't pan out the way you thought it would. As frustrating as it is, a failed plan is not the end of the road. In fact, the "fail" is an opportunity to step back, evaluate and realign. This process of failing and realigning is what leads to success. In this episode, I'll show you how to get back on track after a failed plan without losing momentum...

Have you ever sat down to create something only to find yourself frozen, wondering if you have anything valuable to say at all? Maybe imposter syndrome sneaks in, whispering that you don't know enough, that you're not ready, that you should wait until you have more experience, more knowledge, more something before you put yourself out there. Try out this one question that I share with you and let...

You know that feeling when you want to move forward, but something keeps stopping you? Maybe it's doubt, perfectionism, or a little voice that says, But what if I can't make it happen? What if I don't know how? Before you know it, days, weeks, or even years pass—and the life that you want remains out of reach, quietly gathering dust on the shelf. This episode is all about finding your way back to...

Stuck in self-doubt, overthinking, or perfectionism? If you've been holding yourself back because you don't feel ready, this is your humbling reminder that: every expert was once a beginner, and your journey starts with that very first step. This episode will inspire you to take that first step—even if it's messy or imperfect.  It's time to shift out of overthinking and into action. You have somet...

If you've been feeling the nudge to start over—whether it's in your career, business, creative endeavors, or personal growth—this episode is for you. Today on Curious Monki , we explore how to begin again, especially after life throws you curveballs you never saw coming. I share 4 nuggets of encouragement to confidently begin again, gathered from my personal journey of navigating setbacks, heartbr...

Heartache comes in many forms - from broken dreams to the loss of loved ones. In between might include losing your sense of identity and the ending of relationships. At the core of heartache is grief. At the core of grief is loss. Saying goodbye is hard! But there's a sweetness within the sadness. There's promise of transformation and something better on the other side. In this episode, I share wi...

One certain thing about life is that at one point you'll inevitably come across emotional upheaval - gripping fear that keeps you up at night, stomach aches of anxious uncertainty, heart wrenching sorrow... This episode provides 3 different morsels of soothing support so that you don't lose yourself in the storm. You got this. You can move through this. Listen to discover: What to do when life cru...

Being kind to yourself is the root of all the peace and inner connection that you desire. Self-Compassion is also the antidote to your pain and suffering. In today's episode, I share with you one way that you can start building self-compassion so that you can have the confidence to progress further into a life that you love....a life where you're able to take the action so that you can do what you...

There's a different way of working that doesn't call for stress, pressure, and exhaustion. We might even say that it's working in EASE & FLOW. In this episode, I talk about why taking action from a place of stress and pressure is actually ineffective and how you can bring more EASE & FLOW into the way that you get things done (in a very practical way) Listen to discover: What it takes to unlock th...

The fear of not being good enough can be strong enough to hold you back from putting yourself out into the world. Not only does the world miss out on the amazingness that you have to share but YOU miss out on the enlivening, heart opening joy of doing what you love and feeling proud and expansive about it. This episode is about how to get over needing to get it perfect and/or the fear of getting i...

Today I have a lesson that I want to share with you from teaching restorative yoga - If you want deeper inner connection more trust in yourself, learn to be comfortable, rest, and feel good. We are so good at being uncomfortable. It's what we've been conditioned to do - politely saying yes out of obligation, forcefully pushing yourself beyond your limits, not asking for what you need because you d...

Oftentimes, when we want results whether it be more clients, or more progress on your projects, we double down on our actions. But actions don't get you very far when there's a lack of mental clarity. In today's episode, you'll discover: - the signs that are showing you that you need to slow down - two helpful ways to actually slow down (especially when it's feeling impossible to) ****************...

What would your life be like if you were absolutely free? In this episode, inspired by French Philosopher Albert Camus, we explore what it means to live in absolute freedom. I share with you my thoughts on what it means to be absolutey free (*spoiler*  To me, being absolutely free is to be guided by the inner knowing of the soul rather than living a life dictated by people's opinions of should/sho...

Here are 2 nuggets of inspiration to help you keep going when you're trying to make a living doing what you  know you're meant to do but it's feeling hard and like you're trying so hard but not getting anywhere. Maybe you're wondering... If doing what I love lights me up so much then why is it so !#@$ hard to make it happen! I got you! Nothing is wrong, my heart-centered friend. The struggle is no...

Disappointment happens when your hopes and expecations are unfulfilled. It feels heavy, sad and deflating. It's not an easy place to be! So what do you do when you find that you're feeling disappointed because something didn't turn out the way you expect or somebody in your life acted in a way that let you down? In this episode, discover: - why it's so hard to feel disapointed - the things we usua...

When know what action you need to take to make progress but you can't seem to make yourself do it, it's probably because there's a part of you that doesn't feel safe to do so. In this episode, discover: - 3 keys to the loving & compassionate way to action, especially for the things that scare you - When you take action in this way, you're more able to show up as your fullest self in your business...

When you've found yourself on a path (business, job, relationship...) that no longer makes sense or makes you happy, you might feel frightened, lost or confused. As up in the air as everything seems, take comfort in knowing that at your deepest level, you already know what makes you happy. That means that you already know how to find your way to the path forward. In this episode, discover: What is...

Disruptions like a delay in plans, bad weather that damages the house, or an emergency can cause you to lose your footing and become ungrounded. In this episode, I share with you 2 very important steps to take when you experience a disruption (especially an unexpected one) in your life. You'll also discover: How to give yourself permission to imperfectly fly by the seat of your pants 2 questions t...

This meditation was created for you as a complement to Episode 247: Mental Clarity - Tonic for mental fatigue, self-pressure and stress Inspired by Tara Brach's RAIN of self-compassion, this meditation guides you through a practice to settle a tired, exhausted, or pressured mind. Bringing awareness to you inner being helps create mental space. The space offers a place to rest where you can be reco...

When we take bubble baths, zone out on netflix and even practice yoga, what we're really looking for is  mental space . A moment away from the monkey mind where there's no thinking, fixing, or trying. A place where you don't have to worry about life's foibles. A place where you can just be . And be  okay . Enough . And nothing has gone wrong. In this episode, I share with a practice that can help...

Here is some loving wisdom for the part of change where you have to say goodbye... Whether it be letting go of an old job, a relationship that no longer serves, a business idea that didn't work, an old way of doing things.... Or a part of your own identity like the version of you that always drops everything for others, or the version of you that always plays it safe. Saying goodbye is bittersweet...

One of the biggest things that holds people back from reaching their goals is imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and fear. You know this if you've ever had trouble creating content like writing an email or posting on social media. In this episode: One nugget of wisdom that helps you quicky get over whatever fear is holding you back and just "get out there" with what you want to share out into the worl...