Consciously Speaking

In today's episode, I am joined by Audrey Hazekamp of TallPoppy, Inc. as we take on the subject of Secrets. We're not talking about the ones you swear to keep with a friend (although that may be included), but the little ones that you hide, often without even thinking about them. Do you squelch speaking your mind because of what someone might think of you? Do you hold back on telling the truth in order to spare someone from having their feelings hurt? Learn to recognize the damages that these little "secrets" cause and the best way to address them as they arise. We'll also talk about radical honesty and the microscopic truth - both so valuable in living a conscious life. Please be sure to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to www.MichaelNeeley.com and follow

Today’s meditation will be lead by Michelle Casto (Season 1, Episode 14). She is a global leader in consciousness, the creator of Rock Your Destiny.biz, an Awakening Guide, author and Modern-day Goddess.  Gifted with the ability to shine a light on hidden blocks, limitations and illusions, Michelle possesses a potent magic that allows clients to shift from being victims of their circumstance to becoming conscious creators. Please be sure to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to www.MichaelNeeley.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Today’s guest is Melanie Elkin. Melanie is the creator and founder of Yoga’licious where she passionately supports women in re-creating a conversation around their bodies and themselves that is sustainable, uplifting, confidence building, satisfying, and makes them want to scream on the mountain tops “I am delicious”. Melanie doesn’t do quick fixes or cookie cutter exercise and yoga routines but instead guides women to create something that honors them, their bodies, and everything else they do in their lives! When she found yoga in her own healing journey, she knew she had found a practice that brought her back to listening to her body and supported her in a radical self-confidence that wasn’t dependent on what she ate or how many chaturangas she did.   Melanie knows how important this message of body love is, and she is committed to bringing it to as many women as she can. To learn more you find her at www.MelanieElkin.com. Please be sure to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don't miss a singl

In this episode, I have the great pleasure of introducing you to Rick Tamlyn. Rick is a self-empowerment expert that inspires people to be their best. His compelling purpose is to encourage and assist others so that when they reach the end of their lives they can say, “That was a great life!” rather than, “I wish I had done more.” In 2001, Rick co-created The Bigger Game: a tool that inspires people from all walks of life to get out of their comfort zones and invent the lives they want. As a trusted advisor for Fortune 100 companies, small businesses, nonprofits, and churches, he has built a global audience, speaking and conducting workshops in more than 17 countries. His current bigger game is “to activate millions of people around the world to play their own compelling bigger games.” His book, Play Your Bigger Game, published by Hay House in 2013, is available on Amazon.com; and if you really want to UP your game, check out the Bigger Game Expo from June 11-14, 2015, in Silver Bay, New York. Please be sure

Today’s guest is spiritual healer and author, Jasmina Agrillo Scherr. Jasmina, a grandchild of Italian immigrants, elected to follow her wandering soul to India to become a disciple of a leading spiritual guru. Her new book Mirror of My Soul, Sanctum of My Heart, is a spiritual memoir and inspiring treatise on how heart-resonance, intuition and resilience can get you past the tough times and into the thrive times! Through her book, her healing is now our healing, as she provides the wisdom and inspiration to be in one’s heart, looking for inner truth. Jasmina can be found at www.JasminaAgrilloScherr.com or www.OurMiracleHeart.com or www.JasminasBooks.com. Catch her in Los Angeles at the upcoming Alchemy Event: Survival of Humanity, March 26-29, 2015 at www.AlchemyEvent.com. Please be sure to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   To learn more about our

Today’s guest is Tom Carroll. Tom is a strategist for transformation, a writer, and a friend to all. He has authored the recently released book, The Oracle: Guidance for Growing a Soul. Tom lives in a small town in Oregon and his work appears in a growing number of blogs, news and general interest web sites. You can find Tom at www.SacredSpace.org. Please be sure to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to www.MichaelNeeley.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Today’s guest is Javone Jones (aka Dr. Love Jones). Javone is a Mindset Makeover Artist. He leads his Mindset Makeover motivational series in public libraries all over New Jersey and the Easter Seaboard. In these series, he focuses on enlightening minds of individuals by making them aware of mental bad habits most people have. The seminars focus on encouraging individuals to pursue their passions by showing them how to develop a "Winning Mindset". It also gives individuals the opportunity to network and connect with one another. In addition to his own contribution, Javone invites others to share valuable insights about achieving the right mindset as well as having the attendees share their experiences in their own field of expertise. Join Javone's free weekly conference call every Sunday at 8:00 PM EST at 712-775-7031 with access code 291-542-619. You can learn more about what he’s up to check him out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or at www.TheAlphaTalk.com. Please be sure to subscribe to Consciously Speaki

In today's topical content episode, I am joined by consciousness leader and awakening guide, Michelle Casto (Season 1, Episode 14) for a deep dive into acceptance and resistance. We talk about being with what "is" as well as accepting ourselves exactly where we are. Michelle even walks me through a practice of identifying and working with internal resistance. We invite you to join in on the conversation by posting your comments on www.MichaelNeeley.com or on Facebook or Twitter. You can also learn more about Michelle and comment on her sites as well, at www.BrightMichelle.com. Please be sure to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to www.MichaelNeeley.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

In today's meditation, guided by Michael Neeley, you will be treated to conscious poetry from Carl Jung, Ed Brown, Victor Frankl, Jennifer Paine Welwood, and a surprise author. Here are a few of the pieces that are included: Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart.Who looks outside dreams. Who looks inside, awakens. ~ Carl Jung Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom. ~ Victor Frankl Now I take the time to peel potatoes, wash lettuce and boil beets, to scrub floors, clean sinks, and empty trash.Absorbed in the everyday, I find time to unbind, unwind, to invite the whole body, mind, breath, thought, and wild impulse to join, to bask in the task.No time lost thinking that somewhere else is better. No time lost imagining getting more elsewhere. No way to tell this moment does not measure up.Hand me the spatula: now is the time to taste what is. ~ Ed Brown Please be sure

Today’s guest is Steven Morrison. Steven is a man obsessed with using higher consciousness to solve problems because it absolutely works.  He holds a Master's degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling and is a licensed psychotherapist (M.F.T.) in the great state of California. During that multi-year extravaganza of a process, Steven kept asking himself “Who am I?”, “What is this life about?”, and “What the hell am I supposed to be doing with mine?” He started reading a number of New Age, self-help, and personal development books, going to workshops and seminars, listening to audio lectures and before long it seemed clear that they were all pretty much saying the same things.  He then reduced what they were saying to a collection he now simply calls The Concepts. Putting those concepts to use in his own life enabled him to experience deep and meaningful changes.  So he began to bring the concepts into his work with his clients until his entire psychotherapy practice revolved around those 15 ideas.  Even

Today’s guest is Rev. Melony McGant (aka Miss Mellie Rainbow). She is a storyteller, thought-leader, humanist, poet & compassionate communications professional with more than 20 years experience in assisting people and organizations to discover and promote their personal or professional life missions. A resident of New York City, Rev. McGant is a career/life coach and personal empowerment workshop facilitator and an ordained Interfaith Minister. She wrote the novel Sunshine & Olivier: A Parable of Love, and was the primary author of The Healing Adagio: A Love Symphony In Five Parts. Her latest publication is the new journal, empowerment workbook Seeker Dreamer: Amazing, Brilliant Compassionate YOU. Her writings can also be found in several anthologies, including The Book of Hope, The World Book of Healing and Go Tell Michelle: African American Women Write to Michelle Obama. You can follow her musings, Love – Even on a Rainy Day, at www.melonymcgant.blogspot.com. Please be sure to subscribe to Consciou

Today’s guest is Michelle Hubbard. Michelle is a Hendricks Institute certified coach as well as a graduate of their Leadership and Transformation program. She was born and raised in Glendale California where she graduated from law school (never passed the bar) and worked in law firms in LA and Beverly Hills, before moving to Hawaii. Through Michelle’s personal process of creating a friendly relationship with her own fears, she developed a GPS (guidance and protection system) for traveling the unknown. Michelle uses the LIFT approach in both her Life Transition and Vision to Reality Goal coaching practices and she has made a very generous offer just for you today. Simply drop her a line at MichelleHubbardCoach@gmail.com, and mention that you heard this interview on Consciously Speaking. You will receive a $50 gift certificate toward the price of a coaching session with her. You can visit www.MichelleHubbardCoaching.com to learn more about what she has to offer, or simply pay very close attention to her own wor

Today, I have the honor of interviewing Roger Miller, the Executive Director of the Mind Body Awareness Project (aka MBA Project) whose mission is to help youth transform harmful behavior and live meaningful lives through mindfulness meditation and emotional awareness. Founded in 2000, MBA designs, delivers, and researches mindfulness and emotional literacy programs for youth-at-risk. MBA also trains educators and youth service providers nationally and internationally. Roger has studied meditation for over 12 years and his daily meditation practice informs his work and leadership style. He thinks deeply about class, race and privilege and acts wherever possible to challenge the systems that reinforce that privilege. Roger also currently serves on the Leadership Sangha (Board of Directors) of the East Bay Meditation Center.  The Mind Body Awareness Project can be found at www.MBAProject.org. Please be sure to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, won't y

Today’s guest is Kyle Mercer. Kyle is an exceptional business and life coach who believes that life is precious – it must be well cared for and well lived. Instead of “getting through life,” we should unlock our possibilities to fully express the gifts inside us. Kyle guides executives, business owners, and entrepreneurs to their next level of success – based on what they really want. In one-on-one executive coaching calls, group coaching, and retreats, Kyle teaches his Inquiry Method™ to overcome obstacles and discover lasting clarity, direction, and focus. He will be presenting The Mountain Experience in Singer Island, Florida from May 7th - 1oth. (see flyer) Learn more about Kyle at www.InquiryMethod.com Please be sure to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don't miss a single episode. While you're at it, won't you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show. It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about the show, listen to past episodes, and read about our previous guests, go

In this episode, I am joined by visionary, healer & teacher, Heather Hans (Season 1, Episode 11) for a discussion about letting go of our past and opening ourselves up to change.  We cover various aspects of our past (our "stories") about ourselves, ranging from alcoholism to sexual abuse, and weight issues to "who I am". How our stories first become real, then get rooted, and finally begin to dictate our lives. We invite you to join in on the conversation by posting your comments at www.MichaelNeeley.com or on Facebook or Twitter.  You can also learn more about Heather and comment on her sites as well, at www.HeatherHans.com.

Your leader for today's guided meditation is Audrey Hazekamp (Season 1, Episode 3), creator and founder of Tall Poppy, Inc.  Audrey is also a game-changing integrative coach and facilitator for evolutionary fitness and integrity. You can find her at www.TallPoppyInc.com. Audrey recorded this meditation for you on a recent visit to my home in Santa Cruz. Be sure to check out the rest of our episodes at www.MichaelNeeley.com and don't forget to follow Consciously Speaking on Facebook and Twitter.

Today, I get to hang out with a wonderful guy and an amazing personal development coach, Matt Chapman. Matt is the creator of the Two Pillar Method of coaching and hosts a Facebook group called Personal Empowerment. He is a certified transformation facilitator and is part of the coaching team at the Conscious Leadership Group. Matt is a real Renaissance man who is into racing motorcycles, flying planes, and meditating daily. He also happens to be one of my best friends in the world, and you can learn even more about him at www.Matt-Chapman.com. Please subscribe to our show on iTunes and Stitcher and be sure to check out our other guests and episodes on the website at www.MichaelNeeley.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.  

Today’s episode features my interview with Marinna Siri. Marinna is best known for her loving presence and her powerful intuitive abilities in which she utilizes and playfully inspires others to rise to new heights of consciousness and aliveness. She beautifully invites them to come into a place of aligning with their divine pure nature, freeing them from inner turmoil and a struggling life. As a facilitator, coach and body worker, Marinna has facilitated Adult Classes, Children's Classes, Taught at the Salt Lake County Prison, Worked with couples in Relationship Counseling, Intuitive Readings, Taught classes on Enhancing your Intuition, Body / Energy work, One on one Life Coaching, and Reprogramming of the Prenatal and Birth Trauma Patterns. She specializes in the field of relationships, and is the author of the book, LoveN'Simplicity:The 7 Relationship Master Keys.  She can be found at www.MarinnaSiri.com. To find out more about Consciously Speaking and our other guests, visit us at www.MichaelNeeley.com an

Today's episode is double the pleasure and double the fun, as I have the honor of hosting two guests at once: Justin Milano and Juna Mustad. Juna is an Intuitive, as well as a Life & Relationship Coach.  Her intuitive coaching sessions are skillfully woven with the Hendricks Institute’s whole body coaching techniques and somatic experiencing. Her unique gift is Her ability to make personal growth not only sustainable, but deeply enriching, rewarding and fun. Justin is an explorer of life and always open to the next discovery. Professionally, he likes to describe himself as a “yogipreneur,” or a hippy in an entrepreneur’s body. He is currently the Founder of Good Startups and Executive of Hairprint Technology. When he is not creating businesses, coaching entrepreneurs, or writing, you will find him traveling to exotic spiritual locations, meditating, hiking, and savoring time with friends and family. Together they have created Daily Relationship. It is a project where they share their relationship on video

In today's episode, Greg Richardson joins me to talk about his strategic approach to spirituality. Greg is a Spiritual Leadership Coach that helps people learn and strengthen a specific set of skills and abilities to develop a particular part of their lives. Much of what Greg does as a leadership coach begins with guiding people as they bring their core values, principles, and inner strengths to bear on matters of work and leadership. He knows that leadership begins with knowing and sharing your truest self. He has been a leader in a wide variety of situations and organizations. As a criminal prosecutor and a university professor, an executive and a volunteer, he has helped bring out the best in the people around him. Early on, Greg decided to give himself an incentive. If he met one of his main goals, he would get his first tattoo. It took him some time to decide what he would get. He considered some options, then chose his favorite story of the Desert Mothers and Fathers. These people who left the comforts