Consciously Speaking

Today’s guest is Dr. Colleen Mullen. Colleen holds a doctorate in marriage and family therapy and is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She’s the founder of The Coaching Through Chaos private practice in San Diego and the host of The Coaching Through Chaos Podcast. Colleen specializes in addiction treatment, relationships in conflict, helping people with anxiety, depression & trauma. Her passion lies in helping people understand the process of change in their lives and guiding them through those changes. The weekly Coaching Through Chaos podcast is designed to put her audience in connection with persons or resources designed to inspire, motivate and empower them. You can find out more about Colleen at www.coachingthroughchaos.com. This episode is brought to you by Audible.com, where your favorite books come to life. Get your FREE book along with your 30-day FREE trial by clicking on the Audible link at the upper right of this page, or  simply click HERE! Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? T

In this topical content episode, Michael will go deeper into the human behavior he has coined as the "Double-Burn". It refers to those painful, often negatively perceived, events that occur in our lives that we go on to make mean something bad about ourselves or even other - thus causing more damage than the event itself. Please share your experiences of any instance in your life when you have felt the double-burn. This episode is being brought to you by Touched and Transformed. Get your free chart about your Enneagram type HERE! Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean link in the upper right corner of this page or simply on the word Podbean here. There are rewards available for all levels of patron sponsorships including t-shirts, coffee mugs, tickets to my Consciousness Summit event and more. Thanks in advance for your support. If you’re into podcasts and you want to explore some more, check out Thanks, Podcasting. Michael is the featured podcaster in Episode 0

Today’s guest is Melissa Kitto. Melissa, known as the "Angel Guidance Coach", is dedicated to empowering spiritual seekers worldwide to develop a constant and direct communication with their own team of spiritual helpers. Melissa shares proven techniques that work and enable sincere spiritual seekers to develop unshakeable trust in their own inner guidance and live the life purpose they were born for. Melissa thrives on working individually with clients through the Angel Guidance Readings and Angel Direct Connectsm consultation. She is known for her calm, relaxed way of sharing that makes people feel fully supported and confident to move past their own fears and embrace their dreams. You can find out more about Melissa at www.communicatewithangels.com. This episode is being brought to you by Touched and Transformed. Get your free chart about your Enneagram type HERE! Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean link in the upper right corner of this page or simply on

In this topical content episode, Michael looks at our propensity to run an abundance compensation routine. We frequently over do it in one aspect in our life in order to make up for our lack of abundance in another. This could work in any order (too much money - not enough love, not enough money - too much eating, etc.), but is a typical sign of something being out of balance in our lives. Michael doesn't set out to resolve any of these issues but to draw our attention to it as a "red flag" - a note to self, to pay attention and try to bring things back into an equilibrium, thus allowing abundance to flow evenly. Today’s show is being brought to you by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. LAST CHANCE - Sign up today at TWCFit.com. Join Michael & other Conscious Explorers in the Challenge which begins in just a couple of days. Don’t wait – enrollment closes today (February 20th)! Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean link in the upper right corner of this page or s

Today's guided meditation will be led by Danielle Lynn. Danielle is known as a facilitator and manifestation guide. She shares tools and perspectives with those who want to remember that they are the masters of their reality, and that each of us has a CHOICE to live the experience we want. Danielle will be featured in an upcoming interview, and you can learn more about her at Path of One. This portion of our guided meditation series is brought to you by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. Sign up today at TWCFit.com. Join Michael & other Conscious Explorers in the Challenge which begins in just a couple of days. Don't wait - enrollment closes on February 20th! Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean link in the upper right corner of this page or simply on the word Podbean here. There are rewards available for all levels of patron sponsorships including t-shirts, coffee mugs, tickets to my Consciousness Summit event and more. Thanks in advance for your support. Also

Today’s guest is Jennie Runde. Jennie is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and has been working with youth at risk and their families for over 15 years. Throughout her career, she has worked with several organizations devoted to empowering youth in the juvenile justice system, including as an AmeriCorps mentor for teens on probation in San Luis Obispo. While working as a teen mentor, Jennie found that she felt most passionate about helping people discover their inherent creativity, encouraging deep reflection and greater self-awareness. In 2002, She joined Seneca Family of Agencies where she remained for 11 years, working with the Bay Area’s most vulnerable youth and their families in different roles, ultimately as Clinical Director for a school-based mental health program. Her passion for expressive arts and commitment to mindful practice has sustained and strongly influenced her work. Jennie is grateful for the opportunity to bridge her professional and personal values, now as the Clinical Services

For today's guided meditation, Michael let's his more playful side loose as he reminds us that life is frequently funny, there are lots of things to smile about, and being downright silly can do wonders for your state of mind. Practice with a smile, and don't be afraid to let your mind wander down the rabbit hole... just keep your awareness on it all the while. This portion of our guided meditation series is brought to you by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. In the Total Wellness Challenge, for 30 days, Ginny Wright will provide instruction and guidance to support us as we earn and post daily points in 3 categories: nutrition, fitness and lifestyle. Check it out today and join Michael & other Conscious Explorers in the Challenge in February 2016. Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean link in the upper right corner of this page or simply on the word Podbean here. There are rewards available for all levels of patron sponsorships including t-shirts, coffee mugs,

Today’s guest is Josh Trent. In 2009, Josh launched WellnessForce.com as a Fitness Professional in his transition to becoming a Wellness Consultant, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Quantified Self enthusiast, & expert in Fitness Technology.  Josh’s motivation to create Wellness Force is rooted deep in the fabric of where he came from – an early childhood & adolescent life plagued with weight & health struggles. From the beginning, his intention has come from the empathy of his own story and a genuine place of being of service to others. Josh is all about saving you time and energy, and empowering you with the wellness tools that will make a difference in your life. With over 10 years of high-level experience in the health & fitness industry since 2005, Josh is currently certified by multiple NCCA accredited fitness organizations and has provided content for many fitness & digital health publications worldwide. Josh is also a podcaster, and you can catch his show, the Wellness Force Radio P

This Special Episode is a Memorial to my brother, William Paul Neeley, as well as a very personal look at one family's grieving. In it, you will hear pieces taken from the funeral services, as well as casual conversations taking place at family gatherings. This may not be of interest to you at all, and I completely understand if it is not. If that's the case, just ignore this episode and rest assured the next one will be out soon and back to form. However, if you are dealing with the death of of loved one, perhaps you'll find some solace in this show. I'd love to hear your feedback. Today's show is being brought to you by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. In the Total Wellness Challenge, for 30 days, Ginny Wright will provide instruction and guidance to support us as we earn and post daily points in 3 categories: nutrition, fitness and lifestyle. Check it out today and join Michael & other Conscious Explorers in the Challenge in beginning February 22, 2016. Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contri

This episode is dedicated to the loving memory of my brother, William Paul Neeley, who died on February 5th, 2016. Today's show will be a combination of a short guided meditation and a talk about death and grief. This portion of our guided meditation series is brought to you by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. In the Total Wellness Challenge, for 30 days, Ginny Wright will provide instruction and guidance to support us as we earn and post daily points in 3 categories: nutrition, fitness and lifestyle. Check it out today and join Michael & other Conscious Explorers in the Challenge in February 2016. Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean link in the upper right corner of this page or simply on the word Podbean here. There are rewards available for all levels of patron sponsorships including t-shirts, coffee mugs, tickets to my Consciousness Summit event and more. Thanks in advance for your support. If you’re into podcasts and you want to explore some more, check

Today's episode is all about perceptions and perspective and how ultra-personal they are - unique to each of us, yet frequently superimposed upon our peers, our partners, and even our pets. As your host, Michael will explore a stream of consciousness around these elements with his dogs playing in the background as if to add their own point. But then... that's just one perspective. This episode is being sponsored by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. In the Total Wellness Challenge, for 30 days, Ginny Wright will provide instruction and guidance to support us as we earn and post daily points in 3 categories: nutrition, fitness and lifestyle. Check it out today and join Michael & other Conscious Explorers in the Challenge in February 2016. Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean link in the upper right corner of this page or simply on the word Podbean here. There are rewards available for all levels of patron sponsorships including t-shirts, coffee mugs, tickets to

Today’s guest is Michele Pariza Wacek (aka Michele PW). She is considered one of the hottest direct response copywriters and marketing consultants in the industry today, and you may be wondering what’s that got to do with Consciously Speaking. Well… Michele is the creator of the “Love–Based Copywriting” philosophy. She started writing professionally in 1992, working at agencies and on staff as a marketing/communication/writing specialist. In 1998 she started her business as a freelance copywriter. But she quickly realized her vision was bigger than serving her clients as a one–woman–shop. In 2004, she began the transformation to building a copywriting company. And in 2006, her vision became a reality. In addition, Michele is also a national speaker and the bestselling author of Love–Based Copywriting – How to Write Copy that Attracts, Inspires and Invites Your Ideal Prospects to Become Ideal Clients along with completing two novels. You can find out more about Michele at www.michelepw.com. This episode is bei

Today's guided meditation (recorded by the Santa Cruz Harbor, and all of its inherent sounds) will focus on letting go of control. Michael will lead you on this exploration of ways to let go of the urge or desire to control others, our surroundings, and essentially anything of which we truly can never control to begin with. This portion of our guided meditation series is brought to you by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. In the Total Wellness Challenge, for 30 days, Ginny Wright will provide instruction and guidance to support us as we earn and post daily points in 3 categories: nutrition, fitness and lifestyle. Check it out today and join Michael & other Conscious Explorers in the Challenge in February 2016. Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean link in the upper right corner of this page or simply on the word Podbean here. There are rewards available for all levels of patron sponsorships including t-shirts, coffee mugs, tickets to my Consciousness Summit eve

For today’s topical content show, Michael is joined by Peggy Sealfon (Season 1, Episode 209). She is the author of Escape From Anxiety, a comprehensive guide from A to Z through simple yet transformational strategies to relieve anxiety and shift into a positive life of infinite possibilities. You can learn more about Peggy at www.PeggySealfon.com. In this episode, Michael and Peggy will explore how we find and bring forth our authentic self - our true essence as a human being, as opposed to the trappings we wear "as costumes" or "personas", masking who we really are. This episode is being sponsored by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. In the Total Wellness Challenge, for 30 days, Ginny Wright will provide instruction and guidance to support us as we earn and post daily points in 3 categories: nutrition, fitness and lifestyle. Check it out today and join Michael & other Conscious Explorers in the Challenge in February 2016. Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean

Today’s guest is Devon Bandison. Devon was born and raised in NYC and shares the same energetic heartbeat, big personality and commitment to excellence as his hometown. Devon is a high performance coach and speaker who’s committed to individuals and organizations that want to maximize their potential in areas of leadership, productivity, fatherhood, and work-life satisfaction. His highly sought after seminars and workshops help organizations, individuals, and teams increase employee performance, motivation, engagement, and retention. Devon’s signature talk “The Most Important Question A Father Can Ask Himself” has gained national recognition and was a featured TED Talk at TEDx Boca Raton in March 2015. Devon currently lives in NYC and is a loving father to his three children. His children inspire him daily to create and live his own legacy of leadership. You can find out more about him at www.DevonBandison.com. Sign up for his 7-week academy here: Fatherhood Leadership Academy. This episode is being sponsored

Today’s guided meditation was spurred on by a Zoom session for charismatic speakers and will be focused on presencing yourself and getting grounded in the now - something especially important for that moment before you take the stage. And as Shakespeare so eloquently put it... "All the world's a stage". Michael will lead you on a simple, short meditation with attention on the breath, and a reminder that the past belongs behind us and the future can wait... enjoy your present. This portion of our guided meditation series is brought to you by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. In the Total Wellness Challenge, for 30 days, Ginny Wright will provide instruction and guidance to support us as we earn and post daily points in 3 categories: nutrition, fitness and lifestyle. Check it out today and join Michael & other Conscious Explorers in the Challenge in February 2016. Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean link in the upper right corner of this page or simply on the w

Today, Michael is joined by Michelle Hubbard, who you may remember from Season 1, Episode 27. Michelle is a Hendricks Institute certified coach as well as a graduate of their Leadership and Transformation program, and she is the author of the new book, Sour Notes, which you'll hear a bit about in today's show. For our deep-dive discussion today, Michael and Michelle are going to dig into the issue of body image and self-acceptance. They will look at... The influence of media on what is beautiful How peer pressure impacts our personal image The way what is considered beautiful has changed over centuries Ways to practice greater self-acceptance and self-love and more... Please join the conversation by adding your comments on our Facebook page. This episode is being sponsored by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. In the Total Wellness Challenge, for 30 days, Ginny Wright will provide instruction and guidance to support us as we earn and post daily points in 3 categories: nutrition, fitness and lifestyle. Check it o

Today’s guest is Nezha Alaoui. Although it's between New York and the desert that Nezha most frequently absorbs and digests her creations, she enlarges her territory to the most unexpected places in the world, seeking inspiration in cultural diversity, human interactions and artistic encounters. In what she calls her bubble, she navigates between textures, shapes and colors using her photographer's eye to sharpen her sense of esthetics and apply it to her lifestyle designs. Nezha also reaches out to an international women's community, as a motivator, through her blog and her empowerment group, Mayshad Woman Club, with a strong message for women to "Be who they want to be". A movement that inspires women to accept themselves as they are and embrace the different aspects of their lives with love and passion in order to achieve their goals and dreams. You can learn more about Nezha at the Mayshad Woman Blog. This episode is being sponsored by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. In the Total Wellness Challenge, for 30

Today's guided meditation will be focused on getting back to the basics. Michael will lead you on a simple, short meditation with attention on the breath, and a reminder that there is no wrong way to meditate. This portion of our guided meditation series is brought to you by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. In the Total Wellness Challenge, for 30 days, Ginny Wright will provide instruction and guidance to support us as we earn and post daily points in 3 categories: nutrition, fitness and lifestyle. Check it out today and join Michael & other Conscious Explorers in the Challenge in February 2016. Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean link in the upper right corner of this page or simply on the word Podbean here. There are rewards available for all levels of patron sponsorships including t-shirts, coffee mugs, tickets to my Consciousness Summit event and more. Thanks in advance for your support. If you’re into podcasts and you want to explore some more, check ou

In today's topical content show, Michael is joined by Cynthia LoRe from Season 1, Episode 179. For more than 18 years Cynthia has been empowering clients through her Ashland Oregon based healing arts practice. You can find out more about her at www.ShadowLightMinistry.com. The topic for today is Authenticity, and together they will explore what it means to live from a place of authentic expression and getting deeply in touch with your inner truth. This episode is being sponsored by THE TOTAL WELLNESS CHALLENGE. In the Total Wellness Challenge, for 30 days, Ginny Wright will provide instruction and guidance to support us as we earn and post daily points in 3 categories: nutrition, fitness and lifestyle. Check it out today and join Michael & other Conscious Explorers in the Challenge in February 2016. Wanna be a patron of Consciously Speaking? To contribute, you can click on the Podbean link in the upper right corner of this page or simply on the word Podbean here. There are rewards available for all levels