Within with Dr. Vivian Carrasco

Mothering can show up in many different ways. It doesn't have a specific gender, the need for children, or a limit on ability. Learning how to mother yourself, loved ones, employees, projects, and children, is crucial to nurturing your growth. In today's episode, Vivian shares the importance of allowing yourself to give and receive mothering. She explores the importance of learning to allow others...

Prayer is a crucial part of self-growth and connecting to your soul. In today's episode, Vivian has an exploration of prayer and shares what her journey with prayer has been. She discusses the benefits, and what it looks like to open your perspective of prayer. She also teaches the method of the "body prayer" and how you can incorporate it into your daily life. Join Vivian in this episode to find...

In today's episode, Vivian reflects on the lessons and topics she's curated for you in the upcoming episodes. She discusses what it means to find your why, what it means to love being human, and how death is an opportunity for new beginnings. She offers an invitation for you to reflect on what your milestones say about your growth, as well as to creatively express your becoming. Join Vivian in thi...

Creativity is the key to all change in our lives. As we move through transitional phases, finding ways to channel our energy and explore ourselves through a creative outlet is the best thing we can do for ourselves. In this episode, Vivian explores the importance of creativity in seasons of growth. She discusses what it means to find a way of being that is an embodied practice and how to be open t...

Life is a continuous cycle of growth. No matter how far we've come, we'll continue to evolve and change identities. In today's conversation, Vivian talks about growing in the in-between spaces and how to distinguish between a role and yourself. As we move quickly through our identities, it can be difficult to be in the gap of significant changes. Join Vivian in this exploration of self-growth and...

Self-compassion can bring our lives more happiness, more confidence, and more kindness. While overcoming our negative self-talk can be hard, it's important to find a softness for ourselves. In today's episode, Vivian shares the benefits of self-compassion, along with tangible practices you can take on your own journey. Vivian explores the beauty of a self-compassion break, and physical practices t...

You can't give from a glass half full is a cliche we're all familiar with, but tend to overlook. When it comes to loving others, we have to start with ourselves. While this can prove to be a struggle, it's the only true doorway to growth. In this episode, Vivian shares her journey of self-compassion and what it means to be kind to yourself. She discusses the barriers we have to overcome in order t...

The seasons allow us an opportunity to grow with them as we move through our own lives. When we find ourselves feeling stagnant, there are practices we can utilize to connect us back to our spirits. This weeks practice is dedicated to breath. Vivian shares how you can use the practice of breath to center yourself and find connection in your daily life. Vivian also takes you through a guided breath...

Journeying through change looks differently for all of us, but there are strategies we can take with us to learn to center ourselves. Today, Vivian talks about the path of growth and what it truly means to turn inward. She discusses her own process of change and the importance of releasing expectations of the path to be straight. She moves between teaching and practices to help you both learn and...

The process of inner-exploration is slow and never ending. However, as we choose to make these small changes every day, we can look back over the years to see how much progress we've made.   Winter in particular is a season for grieving the old, mourning, and deep rest. Winter gives us an opportunity to prepare for new birth.   In today's conversation, Vivian shares how you can prepare yourself fo...

Self-exploration takes time, patience, and a lot of soul-searching.   In today's episode, Vivian talks about how she's learned to navigate finding truth, uncovering your deepest values, and why nature is the best teacher. She shares her own strategies to do inner-work, along with why it's necessary. She also discusses how nature can be a great teacher for self-exploration and how you can look to i...

Being aligned with your core values is vital to pursue your true purpose and joy. Identifying those values can often seem intimidating and confusing, but it doesn't' have to be.   Today, Vivian Carrasco shares how you can get rid of the disconnect between you, your heart, and your values by using tangible exercises for self-exploration. She discusses the importance of being aligned with your "is-n...

Each season brings opportunities for new growth. Learning how to tune into nature and your desires is a key part of moving through the liminal spaces of life. When looking at what each season teaches us, we also have to learn how to move through that growth and adopt those lessons into the next season.   In this episode, Vivian Carrasco discusses how to practically take steps to pinpoint your desi...

It's human nature to resist change, defy uncertainty, and remain in our comfort zones. We're genetically wired to only pursue our past experiences, but this often holds us back.   Today Vivian Carrasco shares her own personal experience of reaching outside of her limitations to reach a seemingly impossible goal, and how you can too! She discusses how to ignite your imagination in a way that will p...

Creating goals can often be daunting but as the holiday season approaches we're all thinking about the future. When it comes to creating a life that reflects the vision you desire, it's easy to talk down on ourselves and feel "stupid" for not knowing how to get there.   In this episode, Vivian shares her method for setting and achieving goals in a way that's "MINE" and not "smart." She reveals how...

Today's conversation of Within (U) is a deeply introspective exploration with Alexandra Kalinowski. Alexandra, the host of the What If Podcast, extends not only her heart but a shedding of light on some of the most intimate and transformative seasons of her life.   Vivian Carrasco and Alexandra dissect what it looks to shed your predispositions and embrace the flow of the world around you, and how...

This week's episode is the first to introduce the new direction the podcast is taking. Joining us in this transition is Dan Simon, host of It's Personal Podcast. In this episode, Dan prompts Vivian with a series of questions that not only reveal her truth but unravel her experiences in a way that you can apply to your own self-exploration.   Dan and Vivian discuss how to embrace your innate nature...

This podcast has been a journey of almost 6 years. I've learned a lot over those years. One thing I know is that you need to constantly reinvent yourself. It's been a process of learning and growing, and I'm still learning and I know that if I look within myself, I can find the answers.  Join me on this journey Within (U)!

Today's topic is inspired by recent conversations of overcoming fear and building strength. In this episode, Vivian explores what it looks like to live a life without regret and how to create a life you're proud of. She discusses what the most common regrets people experience at the end of their lives are and ways to redirect your life to reflect the life you want. It's never too late to change or...

The road to happiness is paved by our experiences and self-exploration. While the journey may not be linear, the magic is in learning to ride the waves. Join Vivian Carrasco and Sarita in this soul-searching conversation while they unravel the process of finding your own happiness. This episode reveals some of the most daunting commonalities we all face and how to redirect our default reactions. T...

If you've ever traveled the tube in London, you'll hear an automated voice say, "mind the gap" when the door opens, reminding passengers not to fall into the crevice, that space between the train and the platform. Today's special guest, blogger Elizabeth Martin, from mindingthegaps.life, talks with Vivian about the opportunity she had to take a "gap year" many years after getting married and havin...

Char and Nancy join Vivian in today's episode of Turning Inward, where they discuss the paradoxical nature of wanting to be open but not being able to take in everything that's available to you. Learn ways that will help you navigate life when it feels a bit overwhelming. Feeling the need for change is at the heart of your ability to make it happen. Change what you see in the world, how you make d...

Equilibrium and liberation are two of the significant insights that Vivian shares with us, of her own personal journey to wholeness. Things that might seem simple by outward appearances can actually have deep roots, and it can take some time to navigate your interior life, tapping into what your spirit calls you to, rather than what has been culturally conditioned into your psyche. Join Vivian as...

Today, we have another heart to heart conversation with Char, Nancy and Vivian! We never know where these conversations are going to take us, but we are always impacted and enriched by the conversation.   Our lives have a format, almost a cadence to them that we don't always understand. But in the same way that the spaces between music notes are as much a part of the music as the notes are, the pu...

Compassion is a key part of giving people the permission they need to change. Growth never stops and it's important we allow ourselves to constantly move with it and provide others the space to do the same. Today, Vivian Carrasco talks about how we can find understanding for others throughout their growth processes and our own. Along with this, she shares how to build self-awareness, identify valu...