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The LivGreater Podcast57. Divine Flow of Life with Mandie KaiDo you ever worry? Have you ever wondered about where you are going in life or if what you are doing is aligned with your true direction in life? I believe we all have these questions at one time or another. Mandie Kai shares some beautiful experiences and wisdom that can take stress out of life. Mandie has spent decades of her life breaking free from the conditions and rules she was taught about how to live a good life. She lives a soul-led life full of sharing her gifts and talents to enjoy life as well as li...2024-09-0247 min
Find Your Calling#88 - Taking a winter pause: announcing a hiatusWinter is here in the southern hemisphere and I am finally learning to appreciate this season.
Just as nature takes this time to rejuvenate, we too need moments to pause and prepare for the next phase of our journey.
In this episode, I announce a temporary break for "Find Your Calling."
This hiatus will allow me to focus on evolving the podcast for its next season, which will return with a fresh new look and feel by the end of September.
In the meantime, check out my specially curated list of e...2024-07-1021 min
Find Your Calling#87 - Finding your purpose: can psychic readings help?Is it as simple as having a psychic tell you your purpose and hey, presto, you’re sorted? Join me as we unpack this as I dive into the role of psychic readings in revealing one's life purpose and my own personal experience.
I recount a serendipitous encounter with an ‘inter-dimensional channel’ in Sedona, Arizona, who channelled information about my purpose.
I reveal how the insights landed at the time and how they have evolved over time.
This experience has taught me how psychic guidance can be used as a starting point for inner exp...2024-06-2421 min
Find Your Calling#86 - Trusting what's meant for you won't pass you byIf something is meant for you, it won’t pass you by.
In this episode I share my most recent experience that shows the importance of trusting life’s timing and having faith in the process.
Recently, I faced a big disappointment when we didn’t get the apartment we had hoped for...
But ultimately it led us to find an even better place (which is divinely designed as discussed in episode #51 - Rejection is protection (so don't despair)).
Revealing how we navigated a competitive rental market and manifesting a place that met...2024-06-0727 min
Find Your Calling#85 - Give yourself permission to go for it!Are you holding yourself back from going for your dreams and soul callings?
Inspired by a recent psychic reading, we’re diving into how we often wait for external validation before we feel confident enough to go for what’s in our hearts (especially those of us who aren't cis-het white men!).
Using my experiences from flood recovery efforts, I'll show you the power of acting confidently without waiting for permission.
This episode is a call to action: trust your intuition, embrace your unique contribution, and take that next step towards your calling.
I...2024-05-2621 min
Find Your Calling#84 - Finding joy: do what makes your soul happyIn this episode we explore the significance of engaging in activities that bring joy and happiness to our lives.
Societal norms and pressures discourage you from taking the time for things that bring you joy, attributing value only to being “productive”.
And yet, prioritising what makes you happy invigorates your life force energy and aligns you with your inner spirit.
It’s time to experiment with activities that make you happy, and reconnect to what brought you joy as a child.
I reveal how making happiness a priority, even in the smalles...2024-05-1219 min
Find Your Calling#83 - The world is a mirror: healing for global transformationThe world is our mirror, reflecting back our inner states of consciousness.
The Dalai Lama said “we'll never see peace in the outer world until we have peace within ourselves”
So as we face rising global unrest, one of the most powerful things we can do is continue not only to show up and take the actions we are called to take to contribute to change, but do the inner work to embody the peace we want to see in the world.
In this episode, I share about that time I googled for ‘spiritu...2024-05-0426 min
Find Your Calling#82 - Facing life's unexpected challenges with openness and equanimityIn this episode we dive into the art of dealing with life's unforeseen challenges.
I share my latest personal process rooted in my profound connection to trees and my distress in response to my landlord’s plans to remove all the trees in our backyard.
This experience becomes a gateway to a broader conversation about life's unpredictability and how seemingly adverse situations can be leading you to what you need in ways you can’t foresee.
Inspired by the Zen farmer parable, I reflect on the importance of embracing change, trusting in a greate...2024-04-2719 min
Find Your CallingPodcast pause this week: nourishing the soulA quick update to share that there won't be a regular episode this week as I'm currently enjoying a bit of a holiday in the northern rivers of New South Wales, dogsitting the world's cutest cavoodle for a friend.
This break has allowed me to soak up the sun, enjoy the beach, and reconnect with old friends in a place that feels deeply like home to me.
I also announce a slight shift in podcast schedule, with new episodes landing for your listening pleasure on Friday nights (Aussie time).
In this coming week, wha...2024-04-1903 min
Find Your Calling#81 - I got a job! My top lessons in a soul-led careerYet again, I am humbled to see how the unfolding path in front me is different from what I expected.
This latest plot twist involves me getting a job!
Despite my extensive experience as a career coach and having clear goals, I faced unexpected challenges in my job search when I moved to Melbourne eight months ago.
However, through these experiences, I learned the importance of trust, intuition, surrendering to divine timing, and being open to jobs that look different from what I initially expected.
In this episode, I delve into my...2024-04-1234 min
Find Your Calling#80 - The freedom of self-forgiveness: moving beyond the pastAre you holding on to guilt, regret or shame for things you've done or said in the past, to yourself or to others? This is the episode for you.
This was sparked by a social media poll I did that indicated how many of you struggle more with self-forgiveness than self-acceptance.
So I open up and share some of my experiences of overcoming guilt and regret from the past - from the end of my marriage, broken friendships, addiction-fuelled regrets and the way I treated my mum and my body…
Carrying emotional baggage fro...2024-04-0724 min
Find Your Calling#79 - Trust the process: figuring it out one step at a timePotential plot twist time! In this episode I share my recent career developments.
After some recent conversations sparking new ideas and feelings, and the lure of greater financial stability mixed with a desire to feel a part of a team again, I am back exploring the idea of getting what I affectionately call ‘a jobby job’.
I reveal the details of one opportunity that is unfolding in a hospital philanthropy team - how it came about unexpectedly and my current thoughts and feelings about it.
I am repeating this prayer about this opportunity:
...2024-03-2823 min
Find Your Calling#78 - Embracing the unknown: A journey of faith and growthWe all have an aversion to the unfamiliar and unknown, and yet that is the path we will continue to be called on by our souls.
Drawing inspiration from a client’s artistic journey, I share the metaphor of facing a blank canvas and how it symbolises the leap of faith required to embrace uncertainty and follow the steps as you are shown - without always knowing where they will lead.
I share my most recent experience of the new, unexpected path opening up in offering oracle readings - how the steps to this new dee...2024-03-1421 min
Find Your Calling#77 - Find your flow and manifest your best life and biggest impactAfter discovering ‘manifesting’ 18 years ago, my approach to living my best life and having my biggest impact has changed significantly.
I have come to see that in contrast to the exhausting new age techniques of visualising and affirmations, there is a flow to your highest good if you surrender and open to it.
In this episode, I share how my view on manifesting has evolved and how this approach has brought me not just greater ease and opportunities (beyond my wildest dreams) but alignment with my true, soul path.
I also share why it’s essential for those of us who car...2024-03-0724 min
Find Your Calling#76 - The magic of soul gifts: uncovering your special abilitiesSoul gifts are the innate qualities, strengths, and talents you have brought into this life. They come so naturally and easily to you that you may overlook their unique value.
Recognising and owning soul gifts will help you to understand your purpose and contribution to humanity, especially during transformative times.
In this episode, I share specific steps you can take to identify your soul gifts.
I also share my own personal experience on how I came to recognise one particular soul gift I have that helps people feel safe - and how fulfilling I a...2024-02-2921 min
Find Your Calling#75 - Bridging worlds: communicating with your ancestorsYour ancestors are with you - loving, supporting, guiding and protecting you. And they are always trying to communicate with you.
In this episode, I discuss the ways in which you more intentionally start to receive messages from your ancestors.
I am tuning in from Adelaide for this episode and have been retracing my family roots, including finding ‘Amanda Street’ named after my great grandmother (who I am named after!).
I share what I learnt from the book 'Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe' by Laura Lynne Jackson and my exploration of comm...2024-02-2225 min
Find Your Calling#74 - Finding hope in challenging, dark timesIt can be easy to lose hope and feel despairing in the face of what we are currently facing in the world.
We are in the midst of our collective dark night of the soul, which is a necessary (and painful) catalyst for our collective transformation and growth.
In this episode, I delve into what is keeping hope alive in my heart during these times.
I share my firsthand experiences of seeing the gifts in disaster and how they help to open our hearts and awaken us to our shared humanity.
Disa...2024-02-1522 min
Find Your Calling#73 - A powerful prayer for clarity and directionPrayer isn't only for the religious. This particular prayer will help you to transcend fears and know your calling in a clearer way.
This prayer has now become a daily mantra, guiding me on my own spiritual path and opening up to the Divine’s direction for my life.
In this episode, I share how this prayer came into my life and what changes have happened as a result.
I’ve also cried this prayer in response to the horrors I see unfolding in Palestine, and it helps me to align with my inner...2024-02-0821 min
Find Your Calling#72 - Be true to you: discovering your authentic pathYour path to feeling alive by an authentic, fulfilling life is to be true to yourself. And yet, in the noise of external expectations and influences, it can be difficult to be clear on your intuition and what feels true and right for you.
As Pluto enters Aquarius, we enter a period of immense transformation and awakening.
More than ever we are all being called to live in alignment with our souls.
In today’s episode, I share practical tips help you discover - and remain - true to yourself and your inner knowi...2024-02-0129 min
Find Your Calling#71 - Hold your centre + keep your powerHow does one hold their centre in the face of an increasingly insane world and growing pressures?
In this episode, I dive into what it means to hold your centre and how vital it is to not lose faith and hope. It is an antidote to feeling powerless and helps keep your heart open.
I share some of the personal practices that are helping me stay steady, open-hearted and optimistic for the changes I see coming.
The social media post that sparked this episode said:
Hold your centre.
Know an...2024-01-2521 min
Find Your Calling#70 - Do what sets your soul on firePrioritising what opens your heart and sets your soul on fire is a radical act in these revolutionary times.
Ignited by my recent return to the dance floor, I share how these activities form an important spiritual practice that helps you connect with your inner power and divine nature.
These activities have the potential to expand your creativity, inspiration and intuition, helping align your life with your true, authentic self. They also help develop your resilience as we face the painful challenges of this time.
Stay undeterred by your mind's excuses and follow through on what matters to you.
They...2024-01-1817 min
Find Your Calling#69 - The year of yesWelcome to 2024 folks. Now more than ever we need to follow the calls of our souls and take action on what matters to us.
In this episode, I give you an honest view into the reflections I’ve been doing as we transition into a new year.
Fuelled by inspiration from Shonda Rimes ‘The Year of Yes’ and the practical kick up the butt from ‘Manage your Day-to-Day’, I have decided to take more initiative in my life and work this coming year.
I share about how I will do things differently and take more a...2024-01-1131 min
Find Your Calling#68 - Take the pressure off and choose your own path these holidaysThe best antidote to holiday stress and chaos is to follow your own inner voice and authentic desires, instead of conforming to external pressures.
This episode is a call to take bold steps away from convention, say 'no' if you want, and carve out this holiday season however you want to do it.
I also announce a podcast break until the second week of January, as well as hinting at new opportunities coming next year.
Thanks for being here with me this year folks!
Mandie x
What you can...2023-12-2121 min
Find Your Calling#67 - Being the change we wish to see in the worldBeing the change we wish to see in the world has long been something I've aspired to... but it's taken me on a big healing journey to do embody it in a deeper way.
In this episode, I share more of my journey to 'being the change' and explore what it means on an individual and practical level.
It comes with a trigger warning as I discuss my substance abuse and an eating disorder, and how I found healing and self-love. My healing journey involved diving deep to face the parts of myself I was...2023-12-1423 min
Find Your Calling#66 - The importance of art and creativity in our livesAre you prioritising art and your creativity? Art has a unique way of shifting our energy and opening us up to new ideas and possibilities. It helps connects us to ourselves, others, and the world around us. It can help elevate our energy, and therefore help elevate our lives.
Recently, I took an afternoon off to spend time with a friend visiting Melbourne. We visited an art exhibition by Marshmallow Laser Feast and the National Gallery of Victoria. I was read a pertinent part of the book by Laura Lynn Jackson I'm currently engrossed in called "Signs: T...2023-12-0723 min
Find Your Calling#65 - Release resistance and let the good flow your wayWe are always being guided to what is right for us. But if we are in resistance, we block the highest good flowing towards us.
So we dive into what causes this resistance and how to release it.
I also give you the update on what has been unfolding in my life since moving to Melbourne. Yet again, I am reminded that "my plans" don't always align with that the divine has in store for me.
So I continue to learn the importance of being open to the unexpected and the "plot twists"...2023-11-3029 min
Find Your Calling#64 - Shine bright, spread love: how is your soul calling you?I believe that our purpose on Earth is to grow in love and consciousness and inspire others to do the same. We hear the cliched phrase "love and light" in spiritual circles, but what does it mean?
In this episode, I explore two practical ways to incorporate "love and light" into your life.
Firstly, your light is needed now more than ever. We light up the world by following what lights us up. By embracing what lights you up, you not only step onto your true path, but contribute to a brighter world.
R...2023-11-2316 min
Find Your Calling#63 - Love in action & our collective powerOn my spiritual journey, I've come to see that while "love and light" are essential, they alone cannot create the positive change we yearn to see in the world.
In this episode, I share the pivotal point at which I realised that love is not passive in the face of injustice, but the active force that can shape our world when put into action.
I also share a little known story of how myself and the original co-founders of a community volunteer flood recovery effort were bullied by government agencies to stop in our early...2023-11-1521 min
Find Your Calling#62 - Rest, recharge, and rise: finding your centre amidst the chaosTaking care of yourself doesn't mean you're turning a blind eye to the problems of the world; it means you're preparing yourself to be part of the solution.
For those of us in the long game of creating a better world, we need to see this as a marathon and replenish ourselves and look after one another along the way.
In this episode, I share some of the things that are helping me to stay balanced and calm amidst increasingly turbulent and distressing times.
I mentioned The Nature Oracle deck soon to be...2023-10-2623 min
Find Your Calling#61 - Embracing our shared humanity and our fight for justiceIt's easy in this intense time to lose focus on our shared humanity, as we witness a rise in division, hate and wars.
More than ever, it's crucial to recognise our shared humanity and work compassionately towards a world where everyone is free, safe, and at peace.
In today's episode I speak about my experiences of the recent referendum and how I worked towards seeing our shared humanity, despite a divisive, nasty campaign. I also open up about turmoil in Israel and Palestine.
Despite a predominantly western Governmental stance to stay silent on...2023-10-1918 min
Find Your Calling#60 - Beauty in Adversity - Nurturing hope and faith during challenging timesIt seems so many of us are facing challenges in our lives and collectively. It is the Australian referendum, and now the outbreak of war in Israel and Palestine, along with the ongoing and new tragedies around the world. As well as the challenges and trials we face personally.
So how do we maintain hope and faith in the face of challenges? It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and discouraged.
In this episode I share my recent insight and experience into the role beauty can play to help nurture us through hard times.
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Find Your Calling#59 - (Divine) Timing is everything!Capitalist society encourages us to constantly push and hustle to make things happen, which goes against the idea of slowing down and trusting in divine timing.
But waiting for divine timing is not a passive process.
Your soul is constantly calling you to your growth and evolution. In this episode we discuss some of the things you can do when you're waiting for bigger pieces of your next steps to fall into place.
The other episodes I encourage you to listen to are:
#18 - When you don't know what to do
#11 - I...2023-09-2730 min
Find Your Calling#58 - Befriend your inner critic and embrace your inner powerWe all have that internal voice that can be self-critical and judgmental, that tells us we aren't ready, aren't good enough, or the classic, "who do you think you are to do that?!"
In this episode we dive into where it comes from and practical steps to work with the inner critic so it doesn't hold you back.
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Find Your Calling#57 - Building strength after disappointment and setbacksIt's tough to face disappointments and setbacks.
In my journey, I've faced my fair share of disappointments. Recently, I applied for a job that I was incredibly excited about, but didn't get. Ouch! It hurts. But it reminds me of a crucial lesson - even when we are aligned and following our intuition, setbacks and rejections are inevitable.
So we dive into how to navigate them and build our strength to keep going despite the setbacks.
I also share the experience of a listener and the brilliant strategy she had to help nurture...2023-09-1328 min
Find Your Calling#56 - Want a new job (part 3)? Exploring your optionsIn part three of this series, we dive into exploring your options for a new job (hint - this goes beyond what may be advertised on online jobs boards).
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Find Your Calling#55 - Want a new job (part 2)? Know thy selfIn part two of this series, we delve into the importance of self-awareness in finding fulfilling work.
Before diving into job searching, take some time to reflect on:
1. Your interests and passions - what energises you?
2. Your skills - what do you enjoy doing?
3. Your values - what matters most to you?
4. Your personality - what work and environments are a fit for you?
We delve into each of these in the episode; giving you guidance on how to get clearer on what kind of role will...2023-08-3023 min
Find Your Calling#54 - Have faith things will work out (even at the 11th hour!)The Universe will work its magic in your life, especially at the 11th hour - so long as you keep the faith.
In this episode, I share my current 11th hour miracle of finding a home to live in just days before our interstate move to Melbourne.
Do you find yourself worrying about how things will work out? Especially when the countdown and pressure is on?
I share the exact practices that supported me to keep the faith and stay calm - so you can have cultivate your own trust in 11th hour...2023-08-2327 min
Find Your Calling#53 - Permission to pivotIn this episode I share three stories of people who have done massive pivots in their careers.
It goes to show that you could be called to go in any direction.
So be open to the mystery and whatever direction you're really truly called - because you just never know, perhaps you'll be called to pivot in a similar way to these gorgeous people!
Here’s a few ways we can stay connected:
Download your free binaural beats 'Infinite Possibilities' meditation at https://soulstrategies.co/free
Signing up for regular love letters from me via email at https...2023-08-1618 min
Find Your Calling#52 - Rising together: how to build a kickass support squadThe importance of having a support system of like-minded individuals while pursuing your calling, dreams and living authentically cannot be underestimated.
Sparked by a recent insight from my Be Brave program, I highlight the value of a supportive network and dive into how to nurture one of your own.
Of course I delve into the value of enlisting the support of the Universe to help you build your network, along with following your intuition, and ways to actively seek connections.
You deserve to be connected, valued, seen, appreciated and supported by people who...2023-08-1114 min
Find Your Calling#51 - Rejection is protection (so don't despair)Rejection happens. You don’t get the job; you lose your job; you miss out on a great opportunity; your project doesn’t get funded; an initiative of yours doesn't get up and running; the client doesn’t sign up; the donor doesn’t give; a relationship or friendship ends…
But what if it’s all part of the divine plan?
What if it’s opening you up for something else you’re meant for? Or keeping you safe from a situation that wouldn’t serve you in the long run?
Rejection can be the exact thing you need to be redirected towa...2023-08-0220 min
Find Your Calling#50 - Love or Fear: Which One is Running Your Life?In my early 20's I had a life-changing coaching session. The coach introduced me to the idea that every emotion can be traced back to the root of either love or fear. This concept has since become a guiding principle in my life.
From that time, I made the conscious choice to be led by love, not fear, even when it meant making difficult decisions like leaving my marriage.
Your soul will always call you to love - and expansion, joy, fulfilment, peace and connection. It wants to grow and evolve.
And hey...2023-07-2618 min
Find Your Calling#49 - The power of flexibility: how an open mind is key to your callingIt is almost certain things will work out differently than you expect on the path to your calling.
So be prepared to have your preconceived notions challenged and be open to new possibilities.
In this episode I share how my own mind has been recently changed. As well another time that I was initially closed off to an opportunity that was meant for me (and that I took and had the best time with!).
It's essential to be open-minded and receptive to having your mind changed as you let your soul and the...2023-07-1922 min
Find Your Calling#48 - Want a new job? Start here (part 1)As I look ahead to moving to a new city, I've decided I want a job. And I am going to take you on the journey with me each step of the way.
In the past 13 years all the roles I've had were helped along by being in the right place at the right time (hello luck and serendipity!). I have also been offered every job I have interviewed for. I am excited to see where I am being guided and to show you what's possible in your own search for a role that is more fulfilling...2023-07-1226 min
Find Your Calling#47 - Create space for change - part 2!In part 1 (Ep. #20), I shared some of the dramatic ways change has happened in my life and career after big decluttering processes.
Decluttering isn't just about tidying up our physical spaces; it's about clearing out stagnant energy and making room for new possibilities in our lives.
It's like giving the universe a green light to send us what we need.
In this episode, I update you on what has changed since my last decluttering efforts shared in episode #20, my observations as I assist my mum and stepdad to declutter and a recent experience...2023-07-0528 min
Find Your Calling#46 - It's okay to be a beginner!Are you afraid to do something new because you're worried about being a beginner? Or do you hold yourself back out of fear what others will think as you learn and grow in a new role, profession, or endeavour?
In this episode, we explore the power of giving yourself permission to start afresh and learn new things.
I share feedback from workshop attendees of my recent confidence workshops who found this mindset shift invaluable in overcoming self-doubt and taking action on what they know they're called to do.
I also share multiple experiences o...2023-06-2828 min
Find Your Calling#45 - Your calling is a journey, not a destination (so buckle in for the ride!)Your calling is a journey and process of growth, discovery and evolution.
It’s not a fixed destination that you reach then you’re done (phew! got my purpose - sorted!). Rather it’s a dynamic, non-linear (sometimes nonsensical and messy) ongoing process of exploration.
This journey requires you trust in your inner guidance, which will lead you to the next right step (and then the next; and the one after that).
I share in this episode how my own journey of finding and following my calling is changing, the shift occurring as I stri...2023-06-2126 min
Find Your Calling#44 - The dangers of burnout on the path to your callingThe alternative title to this podcast was "burnout - when you are a dried up sultana with no juice left".
As a high achiever with a type-A personality, I have in the past often neglected my own needs for rest and recuperation. Which is supported by societal pressure to constantly move forward at an unsustainable relentless pace.
And yet, that kind of pace and pressure leads to burnout.
And my soul just ain't up for that anymore.
Burnout will leave you feeling exhausted, disillusioned, and detached from work - and life!2023-06-1427 min
Find Your Calling#43 - Feeling fear or self-doubt? You are not aloneOne thing is clear - fear and self-doubt can holds us back from living the fullest expression of ourselves, find our callings and realise our potential.
And it's common AF!
In this episode we discuss the ways it manifests, where it comes from and what to do about it.
Overcoming fear and doubt is a journey that invites deeper self-reflection and meeting yourself with care and compassion. It also involves challenging the inner critic when it arises and moving forward with courage despite the fear.
By implementing the strategies shared in th...2023-06-0731 min
Find Your Calling#42 - How my confidence interfered in my Unstoppable Confidence workshopsMy free workshop series kicks off tonight - and I thought you might enjoy hearing it wasn't ALL smooth sailing to get this out into the world.
In fact, when I first considered it, I ended up parking the idea due to my own confidence on delivering it.
I reveal exactly what happened and how I worked through it.
And I couldn't be happier that I did!
Am so thrilled to be sharing my holistic approach to confidence and what's made the biggest difference to my own level of confidence.
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Find Your Calling#41 - Leonie Dawson's soul-led life as a $13 million entrepreneur & philanthropistThis is one inspiring conversation with vibrant, proudly neurodiverse, creative artist Leonie Dawson.
They have built a $13 million online creative business (working only 10 hours a week), won a host of awards for their biz, and is a prolific philanthropist who leads by example to show up as your authentic, weird, wonderful self.
Leonie shares valuable lessons on pursuing what your soul is calling you to do.
They show that building a business while working a full-time job is not only possible, but can be a joy. They share how they had the time...2023-05-1754 min
Find Your Calling#40 - Do what feels right to you (even if it doesn't make logical sense)Some of the steps your soul calls you to take may not make logical sense.
Trust your intuition and do what feels right to you anyway.
Your soul operates on a different level of consciousness than your logical mind. Your soul is connected to your intuition and inner wisdom, which often transcends the limitations of your logical and rational thinking mind.
In this episode, I share personal stories of doing what felt right to me, regardless of how illogical they seemed, and what life-changing paths they led me down.
They will...2023-05-1029 min
Find Your Calling#39 - Guidance, support and messages from the other sideYou have loved ones, ancestors and guides on the other side who are with you each step as find and live your true, divine path and calling.
They are sending you messages, nudges, signs, and other people to support you all the time!
In this episode, I share two particularly profound experiences of receiving messages/connection with my dad (aka Papa) who died when I was 16 years old.
I also share tips on how to open up to receiving messages, and encourage you to ask for clear messages and pay close attention to an...2023-05-0331 min
Find Your Calling#38 - It's never too late (and you're not too old) to pursue your callingAre you feeling like you're too old to pursue what your soul is calling you to do or that you've missed your chance to make your mark?
In this episode, I dive into (aka lovingly kick your butt) into believing it's never too late to pursue your dreams and find your purpose in life.
I give tips to help you let go of comparison and capitalist conditioning, and instead focus on your own unique journey and potential.
Remember, the fear of time running out is just a product of the mind, and your...2023-04-2624 min
Find Your Calling#37 - Navigating feeling lost, stuck and confused AFIf you're feeling lost, confused, and stuck and know you're meant for something more (more purpose, meaning, fulfilment!), this episode is for you.
I dive into six steps to support you through this frustrating place.
It's not just about finding a job, it's about discovering who you're meant to be and what your heart truly desires.
I encourage you to be open minded and curious, and trust those little impulses you feel even if they seem illogical.
This episode is designed to help you start trusting your soul's guidance and the...2023-04-1933 min
Find Your Calling#36 - How deeply can you trust?Once again, life has reminded me that it doesn't matter what plans I make, my soul and the divine can have another.
So how deeply can you trust - trust yourself and the divine.
It can feel scary to let go of control.
As though you are free falling.
And yet, your soul knows the way to all your heart's desires. To the impact you want to make; and to a life that lights you up.
So trust it knows the way.
Be brave enough to trust your inner knowing.
Even when the path ahead is unclear.
I dive into my re...2023-04-1230 min
Find Your Calling#35 - How to dream bigger than ever beforeI just finished a seven-week Storytelling Impact Lab that brought together researchers, community organisers and film makers to dream up visionary, disruptive ideas that reimagine storytelling and its power to create change.
The mandate was - dream big! Don't worry about the how! The result was a melting pot of incredible ideas for change.
What the world needs more than anything is for changemakers to think big.
But if you struggle to think big and imagine what's possible for your work, impact and life, you are not alone. Many find it challenging to...2023-04-0534 min
Find Your Calling#34 - Receiving divine guidance through your dreamsEvery night you slip out of physical consciousness and merge back into oneness. It’s a reset.
In that state, your dreams can contain important messages from the Divine, your guides and inner being.
In this episode, I share my top tips from my years of learning about and being fascinated by the messages from our dreams and how they can help you on your soul-led path.
Ways to stay in touch:
I dish up (mostly) daily goodness on the 'gram at https://www.instagram.com/soulstrategies/
Sign up for irregular love let...2023-03-2917 min
Find Your Calling#33 - Art of surrendering to your soul-led pathIt feels like my whole life is one huge practice in letting go of what I think should be happening and surrendering to the direction the divine and my soul wants to take me.
I am continually surprised by the direction of my life when I surrender it over - and have ended up with opportunities I never would have dreamed up as possible for myself.
That is what the soul-led path calls us to do - surrender and let go of control - and open up to new and amazing possibilities.
In...2023-03-2220 min
Find Your Calling#32 - Handling uncertainty and liminal space with more ease and less stressA liminal space is the time between the 'what was' and ‘what’s next’ – it's a place of transition. Sometimes we catapult ourselves into uncertain liminal spaces - like leaving relationships, moving, quitting or ending jobs, businesses, projects. And sometimes we are thrust into liminal space through job loss, redundancies, our partners ending relationships, businesses folding, illness, or losing someone we love.
But one thing for certain is, when you follow your soul to what you are called to do, and who you are called to be, then you are going to encounter uncertainty when you either leap (or are forced) int...2023-03-1524 min
Find Your Calling#31 - Your guide to soul-led manifesting in work & lifeSo often in 'new age' manifesting, people work really hard to get what they want, like repeating affirmations all day long.
But when you sync with your soul, and be guided by and have faith in a higher power, then things flow into your work and life with so much more ease.
In today's episode I share the key steps in soul-led manifesting to the work and life of your deepest desires.
Ways to stay in touch:
I dish up (mostly) daily goodness on the 'gram at www.instagram.com/soulstrategies
Sign u...2023-03-0826 min
Find Your Calling#30 - Trust yourself and say no or quit if things aren't alignedA little known fact is that I initially turned down the 'job of a lifetime' working in the Commonwealth Games Ceremonies castings team.
In this episode, I share how my volunteer work after the Lismore floods in 2017 drove me to say no.
Now, I ended up not only working in the castings team but was promoted to Senior Cast Coordinator supporting the team looking after 4000 volunteer performers.
How I got there was honouring my intuition and what felt right to me at each step. There were multiple negotiations and I ended up in a p...2023-03-0124 min
Find Your Calling#29 - Be bold & take more risksA saying goes "take the risk or lose the chance" and in today's episode I speak about multiple recent experiences I've had of taking risks to seize opportunities as they arise. They've definitely stretched me out of my comfort zone.
I also share the major lessons of these risks so you can apply the learnings in your own journey to finding and following your soul's calling.
We dive into the need to follow our instincts, be open to opportunities, override self-doubt and trust the path unfolded by divine power.
I encourage you to...2023-02-2334 min
Find Your Calling#28 - A conversation with Cate McQuillen - Emmy-award winning changemakerWhat if you didn't give up on an idea, no matter how long it took? Cate McQuillen is a powerful example of what can happen when heart, tenacity, strategy and a bit of magic combine to bring something big to life.
Cate is a storyteller and changemaker with a giant heart and mission to serve nature who lives on beautiful Bundjalung country in the Northern Rivers of NSW, Australia.
She is one half of the production company, with her husband Hewey, that created the global sensation Dirtgirlworld and Get Grubby TV. They are committed to...2023-02-1551 min
Find Your Calling#27 - Feel unqualified or not good enough? Listen up!I am dishing up firecracker encouragement to you in this episode.
The research is clear - women will not put themselves forward for positions and opportunities unless we are convinced that we can meet 100% of what is required. I imagine it would been similar for anyone who doesn't present as a cis het white man.
If we want more power and influence to shift to the marginalised and those working for the greater social good, then we need to start putting ourselves forward and pursuing opportunities and creating/launching/starting things that stretch us out of comfort zone and beyond o...2023-02-0829 min
Find Your Calling#26 - You will need to end things and its okay to grieveYour soul will call you to end things. It's inevitable.
You will leave jobs, relationships, friendships, projects and homes/ areas you've loved and lived.
The path to your true and highest calling means taking leaps of faith into the unknown. This means saying goodbye to what was, as you pave the way forward to what your heart and soul desire.
Just because it feels sad to end something, doesn't mean it's not meant to end.
In today's episode I share more about my own process of moving out of an area I've...2023-02-0120 min
Find Your Calling#25 - Find your flow + allow in serendipitySerendipity is fortunate things occurring unexpectedly. When you are in flow, you will notice that serendipity happens regularly and makes everything so much easier (and magical!).
I am in the midst of a transition into a new chapter in my life. I am moving out of my Byron Bay shire home of the past eight years, putting things in storage and entering the nomad world (atleast for this year).
Moving is usually regarded as one of the most stressful things you can do.
But when you have flow and serendipity on your side, it's easy (time consuming and exhausting, yes, b...2023-01-2521 min
Find Your Calling#24 - Truth about my career in 2022 and what's aheadAs the new year kicks into gear, I give you a behind the scenes peek into the highs and lows of my career in 2022 and the big change ahead for me this year.
I share the twists and turns of my own journey - what things didn't go according to plan, how I fell prey to a common fear and almost wound up in a role that was not aligned with who I am these days or where I want to be, and how my intuition led me back to what lights me up (eventually).
Th...2023-01-1833 min
Find Your Calling#23 - Happy holidays beautiful!Well, it's almost the holiday season I am ready for it!
This is a short little message of love and appreciation from me to you for joining me on the podcast this year.
I share what I'll be up to over the holiday season and plug my mini-course special (that is only available until the end of the month).
Wishing you peace, joy and moments of serenity and fun over this festive season, however you choose to celebrate.
Love Mandie xx
Your Career Compass
Only $44 until e...2022-12-2209 min
Find Your Calling#22 - Your values are key to fulfilling workYour values are what are most important and meaningful to you.
Knowing your career values will help you get on, and stay aligned to your true and fulfilling path.
Once you know your values, knowing what is right for you is easier.
Your values are a cornerstone to your calling and purpose - think of them as a compass from your soul and heart, letting you know which way to go!
In this episode, we dive into values and why you need to know yours and how to identify them.
2022-12-1421 min
Find Your Calling#21 - Why you should set intentions, not goalsIn this episode, we dive into how setting intentions is more important than goals setting when finding and following your soul's calling and purpose.
Every thought you have has a tangible energy, that can either set yourself free or hold yourself back.
I share the science that proves how powerful intentions are and the examples I've experienced in my own career journey. I share these so you know what's possible for you when you are sync with your soul and in the flow of life.
I also give you the basic framework to se...2022-12-0625 min
Find Your Calling#20 - Create space for changeThere is so much power to transform your life (including finding your calling), by transforming the space you live in, and creating space for change in your life.
I have experienced it so often that when I clear things out, not only do I feel so much better, but I notice big changes happen in my life as a result .
So whenever I feel like big change is brewing in my life, but I don't exactly know what it looks like and what's about to happen, I get busy clearing things in my home.
I...2022-11-2923 min
Find Your Calling#19 - What hitchhiking taught me about flow + trustIn 2008 I embarked on a 4000km hitchhiking trip with two friends from Alaska to Canada.
It taught me so much about flow and trust and gave me a blueprint for how to live my life with more faith.
I share some of the stories from that trip, and another while hitching from Holland to Paris many years later. You'll hear about me fending off potential bear attacks with mothballs, manifesting a tent in the wilderness and other wild moments.
You'll also hear the magic and miracles I experienced at the 11th hour that tra...2022-11-2225 min
Find Your Calling#18 - When you don't know what to doWhen you are soul searching for more meaning and purpose in your work and career, and you are clueless about what your next step should be, it's natural for your mind to deliberate over "well, what can I do?" or “what else is there for me?” and be left feeling confused or uninspired.
So in today's episode I share the place to start.
If you are lost on what you are meant to do, focus right now on who you are meant to be.
As you grow and develop into who you are meant...2022-11-1515 min
Find Your Calling#17 - Bailey Seamer's 5000km mission for mental health awarenessBailey Seamer is a woman on a mission. Her 'Wandering Minds Walk' is a 5000km trek along the east coast of Australia to raise mental health awareness and fundraise $100,000 for the Black Dog Institute.
When first diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Bailey was looking for any glimmer of hope that she could have a good life with it. When failing to find many good role models, she has set out to be the kind of person she needed when she was younger and suffering.
She wanted to do something that would prove the capabilities of people w...2022-11-0955 min
Find Your Calling#16 - Why you need silence to hear your soul'The quieter you become, the more you can hear' ~ Ram Dass
Do you make intentional time for silence, solitude and contemplation in your life? It is the no. 1 thing that will help you connect to your soul and inner voice, and hear the answers you seek.
Silence helps you connect with who you really are.
And yet, if you struggle with silence, you aren't alone. In this episode we dive into talking about the challenge of sitting quietly with oneself and why it's important to overcome it in today's noisey world.
T...2022-11-0128 min
Find Your Calling#15 - Believing in limitless possibilitiesDo you believe in limitless possibilities or does your mind limit you?
In this episode I dive into how "deeply inspired" (I repeat that phrase a lot haha - you're warned) after seeing Run Mandy Run documentary at the Byron Bay Film Festival last night.
A comedian, performing artist, mother of five and unlikely political candidate, Mandy stormed into the political race in our last election in Australia to represent my local electorate. She narrowly missed getting in. But she inspired so many of us to believe in what could be possible if she were...2022-10-2616 min
Find Your Calling#14 - Choosing courage over comfortIt’s clear that courage is essential in finding and living your soul’s calling.
Brene Brown said integrity is choosing courage over comfort.
Integrity to me is living aligned with your truth, values and heart. Being true to yourself and what you want in life. But that requires courage, which isn’t action without fear, it is action despite fear.
Often the most enduring and persistent life regrets involve unfulfilled dreams and potential.
Your soul didn’t come here to play small and safe and settle in life. Your soul wants to...2022-10-1927 min
Find Your Calling#13 - Start before you feel readyIt can feel like an overwhelming idea to take action before you feel ready.
Because logic will tell you that you need to wait.
Wait until you feel more confident.
Until you know all the answers.
Until you are clear on where it's all going to lead.
Until it feels like you know exactly 100% what you are doing.
Until you have more knowledge/ qualifications/ experience.
But truth is, that inner voice calling you, knows you are ready.
It knows you already have everything you need right now to do...2022-10-1110 min
Find Your Calling#12 - How to create serendipity in your career & lifeSerendipity isn’t just blind luck. Experiencing miraculous serendipity is your birthright as a powerful co-creator with divine intelligence.
I spent years teaching the science of career ‘luck’ at university (aka serendipity).
Now I share both the scientific and spiritual principles of serendipity and my experiences of how it shapes my life and career.
Albert Einstein said:
“There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
Serendipity is a miracle sent to shape, g...2022-10-0523 min
Find Your Calling#11 - Intuition is your superpowerIntuition is your superpower. It is knowing beyond the intellect and rational mind. It is your inner guidance that is guiding you towards your calling.
In this episode, I share the steps to using your intuition to help you experience incredible flow in your career (and life!) and discover the work you feel destined to do.
We dive into the powerful steps of 'Ask - Listen - Trust - Act' to access your intuition and let it guide you.
Your feeling there is something more, is your soul telling you there is. I am here with y...2022-09-2825 min
Find Your Calling#10 - Dealing with sudden changes to work and lifeIn this episode I dive into how to handle sudden changes in work and life. I have observed in my own life - and those of many clients - that at some point we will have a change thrust upon us that immediately and abruptly shifts the trajectory of our lives. Job loss or redundancy is a big sudden change in your career; but relationship breakdowns, illness or accidents or even losing someone you love can all impact the direction you take in your work and life.
They are big experiences that come with natural amounts of...2022-09-2121 min
Find Your Calling#9 - Top 4 ways to discover your strengthsIn this episode, I take you back to a mini career class I held online sharing the top 4 ways to discover your strengths.
Knowing your strengths is one of the sure fire ways to ensure you are on the right track in your career. They hold a clue to finding your calling, as when you know what your strengths, talents and gifts are, you can more easily identify ways to express them in your work. Which will make you feel happier and more fulfilled.
Identifying your strengths will also help build your self confidence and...2022-09-1316 min
Find Your Calling#8 - Your calling is better than you can imagineI am refuting the notion that “we cannot create in our life and career, what we cannot imagine” and here to tell you that the work (and life!) your soul is calling you towards is better than you can ever imagine.
All of what I experienced in my recent years in my own career journey and path to my calling was never imagined. In fact, things turned out better than I ever could have imagined.
So don’t get hung up on micromanaging the details and trying to intellectually work out your path ahead.
But...2022-09-0713 min
Find Your Calling#7 - What the heck is a soul place & why you need oneIn this episode I dive into what a sacred soul place is and why you need to know yours (with some tips on how to find yours if you don't know yet!). I also share the benefit of making spending time there, and how that is going to help you as you soul search for your calling and purpose. I also share two of my absolute soul places on the planet!
Here are the links I promised:
Blog post on how to increase serendipity and how I came to be in Bali: https://soulstrategies.co/blog/t...2022-08-3011 min
Find Your Calling#6 - Signs you have found your callingWhen you don’t feel you are working on purpose and with a higher calling, it can feel like you aren’t living up to your potential. It is painful to be in that place. It can also feel daunting to carve out a path that feels aligned and true to you, especially when it veers off the conventional path. So how do you know you’re on track? In this episode I discuss some signs that will tell you are on the right path, as well as some clues to follow that will lead you to more meaning, happin...2022-08-2322 min
Find Your Calling#5 - Dealing with worry about the futureIn this episode, I take you on a trip down memory lane to a time I was overthinking things and worrying about the future. I share the single most important thing you can do to reduce your worry and stress when you don't know what the future holds or which direction you will take in your career.
Please leave a comment, rate, review or share if you enjoy the show. Your feedback means so much to me.
Find Your Calling - The Course
Doors are closing this week for this transformational course for...2022-08-1613 min
Find Your Calling#4 - Passion is not the key to your callingThere's a cliched phrase "find your passion and you'll find your purpose". In this episode, I dispel the myth that passion is the key to finding your calling by sharing my own story about trying to pursue something I was passionate about it and how my soul had other plans.
It’s my intention to help you feel reassured that it doesn’t matter if you don’t know what your passion is or you have many things you're passionate about. I will also give you some tips on things to try instead!
Please leave a commen...2022-08-1022 min
Find Your Calling#3 - The messages animals send usThe Divine is always sending you signs, synchronicities and messages to help light your way forward. In this episode I speak about the powerful messages and guidance we can receive from animals as we search for our true paths and calling. This particular story involves a recent snake encounter I had (welcome to Australia!).
You will also learn tips on how you to intentionally call in the support from animal messengers.
I mention Scott Alexander King’s work. You can learn more at https://animaldreaming.com/
Please leave a comment, review or share if...2022-08-0511 min
Find Your Calling#2 - Serendipity + surrender | Backstory pt. 2In this episode, I reveal what took my professional journey ‘off course’ and stalled my work in Soul Strategies for the past 5+ years - and what this means to you and your own journey of following your soul to find your calling.
My recent years are proof of how powerful our intuition is, how we can purposefully create magical serendipity and how incredible things unfold when we surrender and trust the flow of life.
The story begins and ends with me volunteering in disaster recovery after major flooding in the Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia. I share...2022-08-0526 min
Find Your Calling#1 - Welcome to the show | The backstory on how I found my callingWelcome to the Find your Calling podcast! In this episode I open up about my own journey to finding my calling and creating a purpose-driven life and what you can expect from this podcast.
You’ll get the lowdown on why people in a nursing home thought I was criminal in my teenage years; the impact my dad’s death had on my search for meaning; the realisation I had at a beach that led me to leave my marriage to my childhood sweetheart; how I wound up living off the grid in a forest near Byron Bay...2022-08-0529 min