The Mindful Journey

In this transformative episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana speaks with Rachel Lundberg—Yoga teacher, chronic illness survivor, and founder of the InBodyWise Yoga method. Rachel shares her personal evolution from a high-demand religion and chronic health struggles to creating a revolutionary Yoga certification: the Alignment-Based Yoga Specialist (ABYS) program. Together, they explore what Y...

In this compelling episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Arnold Beekes—change-maker, brain fitness pioneer, and lifelong learner—to explore the concept of brain fitness as a personal revolution . Arnold shares the emotional spark that led him to champion brain health: witnessing his sister’s struggle with depression and his mother's dementia. From challenging mental health syst...

In this deeply confronting episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana speaks with artist and activist Christopher Quigley about his powerful initiative, Transformation of Dangerous Spaces . A two-time stroke survivor, Christopher shares how his near-death experience catalyzed a creative reckoning—leading him to confront systemic gender-based violence through immersive public art installations. His...

In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Gregg Korbon, physician, veteran, educator, and author of Beyond Reason: Lessons from the Loss of a Gifted Child , shares the profound journey that began with the sudden death of his 9-year-old son, Brian. What started as a parent’s search for understanding transformed into a spiritual awakening, challenging Gregg’s beliefs around life, death, and consciousness....

In this deeply honest episode, transformational coach Chris Marhefka joins host Sana to share the raw truth behind his health breakdown, the identity loss that followed, and the healing practices that rebuilt his life from within. Once a high-performing entrepreneur running multiple businesses, Chris hit a point of total collapse—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. What followed was a journe...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Mindful Journey , we sit down with Aaron Scott—conscious entrepreneur, former Wall Street executive, and host of The Evolved Podcast . Drawing from his upcoming book The Architecture of Awakening , Aaron unpacks how capitalist systems shape our identity and values, often unconsciously. This is not a conversation about conspiracy but about clarity. We explor...

In this deeply insightful episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Montreal-based real estate broker and wellness advocate Jessica Di Re to explore how our physical environment reflects—and impacts—our inner world. From cluttered entryways to silent healing corners, Jessica shares practical ways to turn any space into a sanctuary, regardless of budget or square footage. This conve...

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Murphy Monroe—autistic executive, disability justice leader, and embodiment advocate—to explore the lived experience of masking, particularly in neurodivergent communities. Murphy shares his personal journey of unmasking at age 40, the emotional cost of performance, and the liberating power of returning to one’s truth. Toge...

In this soul-deep episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Morgan Boszilkov, a certified plant medicine facilitator and spiritual life coach, to explore what it really means to live mindfully and spiritually from the inside out. Morgan shares raw insights from her own healing journey—from chasing external validation to reconnecting with her inner voice and intuition. Together, the...

In this stirring episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Deborah Weed—artist, producer, and founder of the Self Worth Initiative—to explore what it means to reinvent your life after deep grief and medical misdiagnosis. From being bedridden for years to creating Broadway-style musicals like Paisley’s Fashion Forest , Deborah shares how she turned trauma into power by reclaiming he...

In this heartfelt episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Audrye S. Arbe—artist, healer, mystic intuitive, and now in her 8th decade of life—for a conversation that radiates timeless wisdom. Audrye shares how being born with a deep inner knowing shaped her life, her challenges with being "too sensitive" in a world that didn't always understand her, and the journey from insecurity...

On this episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana explores how the spaces we inhabit shape our emotions, safety, and healing—often more deeply than we realize. Joining the conversation is Nicole Baxter, a designer, speaker, and founder of The Emotional Home , the first neuroaesthetics-based framework created for residential design. Nicole shares how our nervous system responds to physical environ...

In this transformative episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Aisha Rodrigue, co-founder of Human Garage, to explore a holistic approach to healing that merges science, intuition, and self-awareness. Aisha unpacks how fascia—our body’s intelligent connective tissue—stores trauma and how her team developed fascial maneuvers , a self-healing practice now practiced worldwide. The c...

In this powerful episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Beatty Carmichael, author of The Prayer of Freedom , to explore how spiritual laws play a role in healing chronic pain, anxiety, addiction, and emotional struggles. Beatty shares his simple yet profound three-step prayer process that has helped thousands achieve freedom from suffering—often within minutes or days. The conve...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Sarah Khan, integrative and functional nutritionist and PhD candidate, to unpack the complexities of autoimmune disease. Sarah shares her personal battle with Hashimoto's, gut dysfunction, and chronic fatigue—and how self-education and root-cause healing transformed her life. They discuss why autoimmune conditions are often misunder...

In this deeply moving episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Lyubim Kogan — five-time immigrant, Winter Olympian, 9/11 survivor, Wall Street leader turned humanitarian, and founder of Wings for Heroes . From surviving tragedy to building an organization that helps amputee veterans rediscover freedom through flight, Lyubim shares how promises — even the smallest ones — can change...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Sara Nativi, a clinical hypnotherapist and rapid transformational therapist, to explore the hidden costs of perfectionism and performance anxiety. Once a professional ballet dancer driven by external validation and silent pressure, Sara opens up about her personal journey through burnout, anxiety, and the relentless pursuit of perfe...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Dr. Michael Donovan, PhD physiologist, performance coach, and former NIH scientist, to discuss how mindful movement can become a powerful tool for high performers. Dr. Michael shares how many executives and athletes unintentionally turn healthy habits into stressors and how science-backed, simple actions can help recalibrate both bo...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with neuroscientist, professor, and founder of Manifest Wellness, Jamey Maniscalco. Jamey shares powerful insights into how mindfulness meditation creates real changes in the brain, reshaping attention, emotional regulation, and resilience. He breaks down the science behind mindfulness, discusses how even busy professionals can integrate...

In this episode of , host Sana sits down with Andrew Wilson, trauma-informed fear coach, quantum healing practitioner, and host of Beyond Transcendence . Andrew opens up about his near-death experiences, the loss of his mother, and a lifetime of hidden fears that once controlled his life. From surviving oil rigs to navigating grief, Andrew shares how he turned his trauma into personal empowerment....

In this insightful episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with transformational guide and communication strategist Amara Samata. Broadcasting from Bali, Amara shares her unique frameworks — the Inner Guidance Method, Inner Mirror, Golden Request, and Relationship² — which blend ancient wisdom with modern psychological insights. Together, they explore how true relational well-being st...

On this episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Steve Ward—author, speaker, and founder of STEPS Ministries—for a deeply personal conversation on addiction, healing, and the quiet courage of transformation. After decades in corporate America, Steve faced the unraveling of his inner world: substance abuse, family struggles, and the question of what truly matters. This episode isn’...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Allison McCune Davis, author of 60 Is a Good Start , to explore the second half of life as a gateway to purpose, vitality, and longevity. Through her 60-day framework based on bodywork, brainwork, and worldwork, Allison shares how women can reclaim their energy, heal emotional blocks, and create a meaningful life beyond their fiftie...

What if your greatest fear held the key to your transformation? In this powerful episode of The Mindful Journey , host Sana sits down with Andrew Wilson—trauma-informed fear coach, quantum healing hypnosis practitioner, and author of The Enemy Within —to explore how fear, grief, and emotional blockages can be transmuted into deep healing. From surviving a near-death experience in the oil fields to...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey , Sana sits down with John Graham Harper—founder and CEO of Lumaflex—to explore the transformation of personal injury into global wellness innovation. From suffering sports-related trauma to pioneering the world’s first FDA Class II cleared portable red light therapy device, John opens up about his healing journey, mindful leadership, and the science behind L...