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What is it like to sit, walk, and not talk for 9 days in complete silence? Our Guest:  Jennifer Howd is a writer, editor, and mindfulness facilitator and a 10+ year veteran of the entertainment industry. As a writer, Jennifer’s experimental short film, An Ounce of Mother, was an official selection in the 13th annual Boston Underground Film Festival and won “Best Film Shot on a Mobile Device” in the world’s first iPhone app film festival.  She is the co-author of The Gay & Lesbian Guide to College Life (published by Random House), and her debut memoir, Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk: How I Survived a Silent Meditation Retreat, is published by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh’s publishing company, Parallax Press.   Jennifer has been included in GO! Magazine’s 2008 & 2014 “100 Women We Love” lists. Tune in to her about Jennifer’s experience sitting through (and surviving!) a 9-day silent meditation retreat. Quick Preview of the Podcast: Jennifer’s first hand experience meditating for 9 days straight. Learning to trust

Are you ready to meditate with over 2.3 million meditators? Then you’ll love this interview with Christopher Plowman, the CEO of Insight Timer. Insight Timer is the biggest meditation app you've never heard of! More time is spent meditating on Insight Timer than on any other app - twice as many hours per day than Headspace! They believe everyone should have access to a meaningful daily meditation practice. Most apps charge you after a few days or after you've accessed a small amount of their content. Their app contains 6,000 guided meditations from more than 1,300 teachers – With over 2.3 million meditators. Growing around 40,000 users every single week, this is the largest guided meditation library on the planet - and it's all FREE! Download Insight Timer here: http://bit.ly/timermeditation Quick Preview of the Podcast: Why meditation can change life How you can develop a community of like-minded meditators now The reason why Insight Timer is the biggest meditation app on the planet What you can do to start

Why do we need to be talking about White Supremacy even though we really don’t want to? Our Guests: Michelle Johnson is a yoga teacher, social justice activist, licensed clinical social worker and Dismantling Racism trainer. With a deep understanding of trauma and the impact that it has on the mind, body, spirit and heart, her work focuses on helping people better understand how power and privilege operate in their lives. She explores how privilege, power and oppression affects the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and energy body. As a clinical social worker in North Carolina beginning in 2001, Michelle specialized in trauma, eating disorders and racial identity work. In 2008, she completed her yoga teacher training with the goal of infusing different treatment modalities into my practice to better help clients align their minds and bodies. Through her specialty teacher training Skill in Action, Michelle teaches the intersection of yoga and social justice and inspires people to consider how they can rad

Is it possible to will your way back to health? James H. Osborne believes it is and reveals how he did it. Our Guest: James H. Osborne suffered a tragic spinal cord injury from a road cycling accident that rendered him quadriplegic. Though doctors said he would likely never walk again, James has been fighting for nine years to recover. Will Your Way Back is an inspirational memoir that chronicles his journey, an exercise of will, to walk again and live independently. Quick Preview of the Podcast: How to create movies in your mind to heal. Why knowing your purpose removes all barriers. The real reason why most people give up on their progress. Remarkable insights on how to keep going when times are tough.   Listen to this courageous story of hope.    FREE Guided Meditation for Self Care (led by Shannon): https://programs.shannonalgeo.com/selfcare-meditation

How do we get from personal growth to global transformation? Our Guest: Daniel Pinchbeck is an American author who the New York Times Magazine has said is destined to change our culture. He is the author of Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism, 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl, and Notes from the Edge Times. He was featured in the documentary, 2012: Time for Change which you can rent on YouTube, and is the founder of the think tank, Center for Planetary Culture. Daniel writes for many publications, including Esquire, The New York Times Magazine, The Village Voice, and Rolling Stone. In the 90s, he was chosen by The New York Times Magazine as one of "Thirty Under Thirty” Daniel has also appeared as a guest on The Colbert Report. Quick Preview of the Podcast: The power of tribal ceremony and returning to nature.   How we can move from personal growth into a global transformation. Why it’s important (and possible) to build a more conscious society and be shepher

What is faith and how can you access it no matter what you’re going through? In this episode, Alex breaks down the illusions about faith. Nothing can provide more strength in your life than a strong foundation of faith. Quick Preview of the Podcast: How to define faith in a world of little hope The 3 phases of life that everyone experiences Why childbirth is like God’s protection over you What it means to rest in the faith of your future manifestation With faith, you’ll be able to count everything in your life joy! Leave us a review here. Follow Alex on Instagram (alex.kip) and Facebook (“Alex Kip- Live Light”). FREE Guided Meditation for Self Care (led by Shannon): https://programs.shannonalgeo.com/selfcare-meditation

This episode will help you transmute pain and suffering into healing and abundance. Whatever is keeping you stuck can actually be the catalyst that activates your growth potential!  Quick Preview of the Podcast: How do we know if we’re stuck? The 3 step process of getting unstuck.  The power of gratitude.  How to bring this practice of getting unstuck into your life.  Let’s get unstuck and move forward into empowered action and fulfillment.  Visit our sponsor tinyOm to explore jewellry for the soul and use the code ‘soulfeed’ for your 15% discount gift.  Follow Shannon on Instagram (@shannon.algeo) and Twitter (@shannonalgeo). FREE Guided Meditation for Self Care (led by Shannon): https://programs.shannonalgeo.com/selfcare-meditation  

Do we always have to find our purpose or can it find you? Alex Woodard has a compelling book-album (super unique) that has reached thousands of listeners and reader alike. Our Guest: Alex Woodard has toured nationally behind three critically-acclaimed albums, earning prestigious industry nods and sharing the stage with some of today's most popular acts, before becoming a published author. His book and album series, For The Sender, features a story of release and redemption woven through songs written about real-life letters. Wayne Dyer calls Alex, "... one of the greatest writers i've ever discovered.” When he's not surfing in his beach town north of San Diego, Alex lives with a big dog and two bigger horses in the mountains of Idaho. Quick Preview of the Podcast: How to stop chasing your purpose and let it find you What to do when the unexpected comes calling Why you’re creative talents are waiting to be expressed The importance of innovation in spreading love to others Let your purpose find you in this sp

What happens when we acknowledge the white hot truth? Our Guest: Danielle LaPorte is an invited member of Oprah’s inaugural Super Soul 100, a group who, in Oprah Winfrey’s words, “is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters.” She is author of The Fire Starters Sessions, and The Desire Map: A Guide To Creating Goals With Soul—the book that has been translated into 8 languages, evolved into a yearly day planner and journal system, a top 10 iTunes app, and an international workshop program with licensed facilitators in 15 countries. Named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes, over 5 million visitors go to DanielleLaPorte.com every month for her daily #Truthbombs and what’s been called “the best place online for kickass spirituality.” Her multi- million dollar company is made up of nine women and one very lucky guy, working virtually from seven different cities. A speaker, poet, painter, and former business strategist and Washington-DC think tank exec, Entrepreneur

Is it really possible to be led by God? Do you have to do something special to earn it? In this episode, Alex Kip breaks down the common misconceptions about what it means to be led by God and how to tap into the source of creation. Quick Preview of the Podcast: Why it’s so easy to not hear God’s voice The strange grocery store story that opened Alex’s mind How to come in contract with your higher power Ways to help others feel loved without expectation  It’s time to be led to your unique purpose! To go deeper into these concepts, start your free 15-day Trial of True Mindfulness Now by texting “truemind” to 33444 or visiting truemindfulness.com Follow Alex on Instagram (alex.kip) and Facebook (“Alex Kip- Live Light”). FREE Guided Meditation for Self Care (led by Shannon): https://programs.shannonalgeo.com/selfcare-meditation  

Are you sick of being sick? Time to get well and thrive! If you have a chronic medical issue taking over your life, Amy Kurtz gets it. From her teens to her twenties, she was known as “the sick chick” -- and lived with shame, fear, and frustration that comes with label. With medical and personal support, she radically improved her health. Today, she’s dedicated to helping you live well regardless of your health situation. This much-needed resource gives you expert guidance for “kicking sick” -- by taking charge, tuning into your body, and transforming life at every level. Quick Preview of the Podcast: - How food impacts our health and can cause disease in the body. - Amy’s story of healing intense chronic back pain and getting well. - The surprise Amy learned about herself in college. - How to process your diagnosis and come up with the healing program for YOU. Join us as we learn how to take better care of ourselves -- in sickness and in health! Visit our sponsor tinyOm to explore jewelry for the soul and us

Is fear really the enemy? Akshay Nanavati is changing the way we think about fear! Our Guest: Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps veteran, adventurer, entrepreneur and creator of Fearvana. Upon overcoming drug addiction, a diagnosis of PTSD from fighting the war in Iraq, and a battle with alcohol that pushed his to the brink of suicide, he then dedicated his life to mastering the forces that drive human behavior. From exploring the most hostile environments on the planet, having a personal mission to run across every country in the world in the next 20-25 years, and healing his brain through years of studying neuroscience and psychology, he discovered Fearvana - the bliss that results from engaging your fear to pursue your own worthy struggle. His work has been featured in Forbes, Psychology Today, entrepreneur.com, CNN, Huffington Post, Military Times, FOX 5 NY, entrepreneur on fire, and other media outlets across the globe.  Quick Preview of the Podcast: · What Fearvana is and how to apply it in your li

Do you have a big dream but struggle to take action on it? Gabby Bernstein shares about her own journey and how you can start living your dream now without waiting. Our Guest: Gabby Bernstein inspires healers and teachers to share their authentic message with the world. She has been named “a next-generation thought leader” by Oprah Winfrey and has been named “a new role model” by The New York Times. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Miracles Now, and May Cause Miracles. Her two additional bestsellers include of Add More ~ing to Your Life and Spirit Junkie. She’s presented lectures at Google, TEDxWomen, The Omega Institute, The United Nations, The Huffington Post, among many other notable organizations. Quick Preview of the Podcast: Take spiritually aligned action on your dreams so you act with guidance and clarity. (Most people don’t do this!) Gain the confidence and business-building tools you need to live your highest purpose Deepen your own spiritual practice. How to join an amazing communit

Why is it so important to share your story with the world? Gabby Bernstein shares about her own growth as a leader in this raw and super authentic interview with Alex and Shannon. Our Guest: Gabby Bernstein inspires healers and teachers to share their authentic message with the world. She has been named “a next-generation thought leader” by Oprah Winfrey and has been named “a new role model” by The New York Times. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Miracles Now, and May Cause Miracles. Her two additional bestsellers include of Add More ~ing to Your Life and Spirit Junkie. She’s presented lectures at Google, TEDxWomen, The Omega Institute, The United Nations, The Huffington Post, among many other notable organizations. YouTube chose Gabby as one of it's 16 YouTube Next Video Bloggers. Mashable included her in its list of 11 Must-Follow Twitter Accounts for Inspiration. Forbes called her one of the 20 Best-Branded Women. Quick Preview of the Podcast: -Why it's so important to trust that YOUR story

In this episode, Yunha Kim, the CEO of Simple Habit, teaches us the power of short daily meditations; plus she shares her inspiring entrepreneurial learnings with us! Quick Preview of the Podcast: - The power of 5 simple minutes of meditation every day. - Insights into Yunha’s journey starting two successful startup companies. - 3 must-know pieces of advice for all entrepreneurs!   - How to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life.   Our Guest: A former investment banker on Wall Street, Yunha Kim quit her job to found her first startup, raising over $3m from prominent investors including Tyra Banks, Turner Broadcasting, and Great Oaks VC. It was selected by Google as one of the best apps of 2014. Yunha was so stressed at her startup, she turned to meditation. Since then, she has been meditating for a few minutes a day and it has improved her life dramatically. She decided to build Simple Habit to help busy people experience mindfulness. Designed by a team of a Harvard psychologists and meditation experts,

Are you ready to close your eyes and experience inner peace? Alex Kip created a special meditation for you where he leads you to a place of peace through singing. Quick Preview of the Podcast:      How to let go when things get tough.      Why pausing can be your greatest friend.      Float down a river in your mind as a leaf. Tune in to uncover new aspects of yourself. Connect with Alex at www.alexkip.com  FREE Guided Meditation for Self Care (led by Shannon): https://programs.shannonalgeo.com/selfcare-meditation

In this episode, Elena Brower gives us insight into how she uses essential oils in her home, in her yoga classes, in her work, and in her life. Quick Preview of the Podcast: - What are essential oils? - How essential oils can be used for different functions. - Why Elena Brower chooses to do her business with doTERRA. - How to mindfully engage in current events without burning out. Let’s begin our Essential Practice Together.  Visit our sponsor Asha Patel Designs to explore gorgeous gems and stones made into beautiful pieces of jewelry and use the code SOULFEED for 15% off your order. Visit our sponsor Wei of Chocolate for delicious, healthy, organic dark chocolate that melts so sweetly in your mouth. Use the code SOULFEED for 20% off subscriptions + 15% off all other orders. FREE Guided Meditation for Self Care (led by Shannon): https://programs.shannonalgeo.com/selfcare-meditation

How can you travel and improve your wellness at the same time? Linden Schaffer, the wellness traveling consultant and pioneer shares how to live well on the road. Our Guest: Linden Schaffer, the founder of Pravassa, was the first wellness travel company in 2009.  Since the founding she has been the winner of the prestigious British Airways Face of Opportunity contest.  Today, as a wellness travel expert and consultant, she lead travelers around the world on wellness tours with Pravassa where she creates group and individualized itineraries for the people and companies that are looking to restore productivity and creativity. Her first book, Living Well on the Road, with the foreword written by famed actor and travel writer Andrew McCarthy, is available at http://www.pravassa.com/book/ Quick Preview of the Podcast:  What a wellness traveler learned about life --- vacations are just the start.   Practical real-world approach to understanding and managing your wellness on the road   Why you need a strategy to ea

This episode is all about up-leveling your mindset about money. Breakthrough the limitations that are holding you back from owning your inherent abundance. Quick Preview of the Podcast: - What is money? - 5 key steps to live in alignment with your purpose and earn. - Develop an empowered relationship with money NOW! - Allow yourself to receive what you want in this life. It’s time to super set your soul on fire and get clear about what you want to create in this life. Visit our sponsor tinyOm to explore jewellry for the soul and use the code ‘soulfeed’ for your 15% discount gift. FREE Guided Meditation for Self Care (led by Shannon): https://programs.shannonalgeo.com/selfcare-meditation

How do we save our planet? By taking responsibility! In this episode, you’ll hear about the harmful effects of plastic and what each of us can do to help. Our Guest: The nonprofit 5 Gyres Institute has been fighting plastic ocean pollution since 2009. Beginning in 2010, 5 Gyres began a series of scientific firsts by researching plastic in all five subtropical gyres, as well as the Great Lakes and Antarctica. In 2014, the organization convened eight scientists around the world to publish the first global estimate of plastic pollution in our ocean: 5.25 trillion particles weighing in at 270,000 tons of “plastic smog” worldwide. 5 Gyres’ paper on plastic microbead pollution in the Great Lakes inspired a two-year collaborative campaign that culminated in a federal ban on microbeads, which President Obama signed into law in 2015. In 2016, 5 Gyres embarked on its 17th expedition—this time to research microplastics and nanoplastics in the Arctic Circle. More information is at www.5gyres.org. Quick Preview of the Po