Mindful You

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Mindful You Podcast, hosted by Alan. In today’s episode, Alan is joined by the insightful Lauri Smith, an intuitive public speaking and leadership coach based in San Francisco. Together, they dive deep into the journey from ego-driven, self-critical communication to soulful, truly present speaking—and what it takes to unlock your higher self in everyd...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan. In today’s conversation, Alan is joined by Aaron Scott, also known as the "Manhattan Prophet," for a thought-provoking journey into the nature of consciousness, the illusion of separateness, and the path to awakening. Together, they dive deep into how our inherited beliefs and societal systems shape our identi...

Join host Alan Carroll on the Mindful You Podcast as he welcomes special guest Justin Shaw—author, mystical comedian, and creator of “Sorcery 101.” In this powerful episode, Justin shares his inspirational journey from overcoming addiction and emotional pain to discovering spiritual awakening, personal power, and holistic healing. Tune in for a life-changing insights on shadow work, healing, and e...

Welcome to another episode of the Mindful You podcast! In this inspiring conversation, host Alan sits down with Aisha Makara - a resilient Mongolian artist, engineer, and entrepreneur with a remarkable life journey. Aisha shares her journey from losing her parents at age two to becoming an engineer, artist, and author. Aisha emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, gratitude, and creating a posit...

Welcome to another episode of the Mindful You podcast! In this inspiring conversation, host Alan sits down with mindful photographer and healer Joe Van Wyk for a heartfelt exploration of presence, healing, and the power of mindfulness practices in everyday life. Joe shares his journey from battling depression and anxiety to finding peace through mindful photography, centering prayer, and embracing...

Welcome to a new episode of the Mindful You podcast, hosted by Alan. Today’s special guest is Dr. Albert Bramante, whose diverse experiences in educational psychology, self-hypnosis, and NLP bridge the rational and intuitive minds—perfect for a deep dive into mindfulness. Together, Alan and Dr. Albert Bramante tackle imposter syndrome, exploring how our perceptions, internal scripts, and subconsci...

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—fr...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host Alan. In today’s conversation, Alan sits down with spiritual guide and author Manal El-Ramly for a deep exploration of mindfulness, self-awareness, and the journey beyond ego. Together, they unpack powerful teachings from spiritual leaders, delve into the meaning of observing oneself without judgment, and discuss the...

Welcome to episode 136 of the Mindful You Podcast with your host Alan! In today’s enlightening conversation, Alan welcomes special guest Dr. Cindi Saj—a clinical director, counselor, and educator whose expertise lies in mindfulness, healing, and trauma recovery. Together, they explore the transformative power of purposeful living, reframing life’s challenges, and the deeper meaning behind trauma a...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Mindful You Podcast! Today, your host Alan Carroll sits down with Phyllis Leavitt, a seasoned therapist, author, and seeker of spiritual connection from Taos, New Mexico. Together, they dive deep into the heart of mental health, exploring the difference between living from your ego and operating from your essential self or soul. Through candid convers...

Welcome back to the Mindful You Podcast! In this episode, host Alan Carroll welcomes Debbie Howell for a heartfelt and illuminating conversation about the journey toward a mindfulness state of consciousness—described as a climb toward the mountaintop of spiritual fulfillment. Drawing on her expertise and personal experience, Debbie shares insights about spiritual illumination, the power of prayer,...

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. In today’s conversation, Alan is joined by Mario Wissa, a fellow communication expert, mindfulness advocate, and world traveler. Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Mario shares his inspiring journey from his early days in Egypt to building a life and career in the United States—fueled by his passion for la...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. In today's episode, Alan sits down with the remarkable Darlene Van De Grift—an artist, channeler, author, medical intuitive, and "timeline architect." Together, they journey through Darlene's fascinating personal and professional evolution, weaving through themes of multidimensional healing, intuition,...

Welcome to a new episode of the Mindful You Podcast! In this heartfelt and illuminating conversation, host Alan Carroll welcomes Cat Mansfield—yoga teacher, retreat leader, and host of the Wild Souls Podcasts—to share the story of her personal mindfulness journey. From her upbringing in organized religion to her transformative travels across Australia and New Zealand, Cat reveals how experiences w...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Mindful You podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. Today, Alan is joined by Aneta Waclaw — author, and host of the Nourished Inside Out podcast—who shares her compelling journey of personal transformation from the suburbs of Chicago to the heart of Mexico City. Anita opens up about her own struggles with toxic relationships, emotional abuse, and the chall...

Welcome back to the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. In today’s powerful episode, Alan sits down with the multi-talented Cesar Cardona—a musician, actor, artist, public speaker, and certified mindfulness facilitator. Cesar’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Born into a turbulent environment in Jacksonville, Florida, he faced violence, abandonment, and identity struggles...

Welcome back to the Mindful You Podcast! In today’s episode, host Alan Carroll takes us on a truly transformative journey with special guest Andrea Ramirez, a spiritual coach, hypnotherapist, and channeler tuning in all the way from Portugal. Andrea shares her deeply personal story growing up in Chile during turbulent times, navigating challenging family dynamics, and eventually experiencing a lif...

Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. In today’s conversation, Alan welcomes the inspiring Gloria Batini—a spiritual guide, mentor, and advocate for conscious living—all the way from England. Gloria shares her journey of personal transformation, moving from pain and conditioning toward self-healing, unity, and the realization of our spirit...

Welcome back to the Mindful You Podcast, hosted by Alan Carroll. In this episode, Alan sits down with psychologist and spiritual healer, Katie Turner, for a fascinating conversation that bridges the worlds of science and spirituality. Katie shares her personal journey from a strictly rational, scientific approach to psychology into a deeper exploration of intuitive wisdom and spiritual awakening—i...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of Mindful You with your host, Alan Carroll! In today’s conversation, Alan sits down with the radiant Sasha Shine Bright, a healer and visionary who has spent the past decade living in the paradise of Bali. Together, they dive deep into Sasha’s remarkable personal journey—from a life of international photography and outward success, through a period of depressi...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. In this episode, Alan welcomes Heather Stewart. She's a yoga teacher, transformational coach, and spiritual seeker from Toronto, Canada—on a deep dive into the journey from living a life guided by ego and external expectations to awakening a spiritual path rooted in mindfulness, presence, and inner trust....

Welcome to another episode of the Mindful You Podcast! In today’s episode, host Alan sits down with Elijah Nisenboim, the founder of Effiji Breathwork, to explore the profound power of conscious breathing. Elijah shares his unique journey with breathwork an ancient practice rooted in mindfulness that can help us release trauma, connect more deeply with our true selves, and dissolve limiting patter...

Welcome to another episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. In this episode, Alan sits down with Victoria Mensch, CEO and Founder of the Silicon Valley Executive Academy to tackle the growing concerns of burnout and stress in the corporate world. Drawing from her vast experience working with executives, Victoria shares practical mindfulness tools and holistic approaches to...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Mindful You Podcast with your host, Alan Carroll. In today’s episode, Alan sits down with special guest Aneta Kuzma, a coach, author, and passionate seeker of spiritual growth. Aneta shares her deeply personal journey, from immigrating to the U.S. as a child and striving for success in a demanding corporate world, to experiencing a profound shift that le...

Welcome back to another episode of the Mindful You Podcast! Today, Alan invites the vibrant Dr. Rhonda Parker Taylor—entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and passionate advocate of leadership and emotional intelligence—for an inspiring and heart-centered conversation. In this episode, Dr. Rhonda shares her powerful personal journey, going from a child who once flunked kindergarten and...