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The Lightness of Being#23: Ebbing & FlowingJoin Monika as she settles into her last solo episode of Season 1! Topics Include: • Wading through the waters of Cancer season • Creating with change • The power of presence • Choosing through consciousness • Following your natural flow • Radical responsibility • Response vs ReactionResources: Pixie Lighthorse Access Consciousness ”Return to sender / source, with consciousness attached””What else is possible?!””How does it get better than this?!”Connect with Monika a...2025-07-1441 minThe Lightness of Being#22: Profound Presence and the Gnosis of Self with Taryn DuBoseWelcome to this wonderful conversation with Taryn DuBose, a Mind/Body Occupational Therapist. Here is a taste of what we speak about in this episode: • The importance of integrating bodywork and mental health• Taryn's inspiring and emotional experience of her kundalini spiritual awakening.• Learning the power of plant medicine and deep presence. • Experiencing profound presence and rediscovering what we really are. • Tapping into the immensity of true, unconditional love. • Ancient anatomy and channeled gnosis. • Uncovering our true place in creation. • Sharing...2025-07-061h 09The Lightness of Being#21: Embodying the Goddess Within with Amanda and MichelleIn this empowering episode, join Monika and her goddess sisters Amanda and Michelle as they delve into the transformative journey of embracing womanhood and self-love. Topics include: • Exploring the Painted Goddess Experience: a celebration of the essence of womanhood, honoring the female form as a living masterpiece. • Embracing the natural beauty and diversity of women's bodies, shifting away from shame and fear towards acceptance and love. • The journey of becoming comfortable with nudity and self-adoration as part of the natural world. • Uncovering vulnerability, liberation, and reclamation. • Rec...2025-06-0157 minThe Lightness of Being#20: Living in Alignment ~ Entrepreneurship, Trust, and Abundance with AmariIn this heart felt and empowering episode, sisters Monika and Amari explore the depths of trust, gratitude, and presence within entrepreneurship and personal growth. Delving into the complexities of the human experience, they discuss: • Embracing the coexistence of trust and doubt in the divine unfoldment of the universe. • Navigating the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship with purpose and passion. • Unpacking limiting beliefs around money, scarcity, and reframing them for an abundant mindset. • Sharing personal experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights on building businesses from a place of authenticity and align...2025-05-181h 07The Lightness of Being#19: Solo Female Travel ~ Unleashing the Power of Presence and Life's Magic with AlexIn this heartwarming episode, Monika is joined by her soul sister, Alex, as they explore the transformative power of solo travel. Together, they reflect on their individual journeys to Spain and Bali, sharing how these experiences fostered personal growth, self-empowerment, and a deeper connection with the world around them. Monika and Alex discuss how embracing the joy of missing out can lead to more meaningful encounters and a greater appreciation for the present moment. They also touch on the importance of listening to your intuition and allowing the magic of your destination to unfold...2025-05-051h 09The Lightness of Being#18: Cultivating Abundance ~ Love, Gratitude & Transforming Money MindsetIn this sweet episode, Monika reflects on her transformative journey with money, abundance, and self-love during her time in Spain. She shares valuable insights and practices that have allowed her to receive life's beauty and navigate the energy of money. Discover the power of owning your worth and examining limiting beliefs to manifest the life you truly desire. Monika dives deep into the importance of self-love as the foundation for abundance, emphasizing that your worth is inherent and unshakable. She discusses the role of gratitude in both pain and joy, encouraging listeners to embrace...2025-04-2748 minThe Lightness of Being#17: Discovering Spinal Flow ~ Helping Bodies HealIn this enlightening solo episode, Monika shares her recent experience learning to be a practitioner of Spinal Flow, a groundbreaking healing technique developed by Dr. Carly Axford after 20 years of research and clinical study. This innovative approach targets the spine, nervous system, and Life Force Energy to release stress and unlock the body’s natural healing abilities. Through her engaging storytelling, Monika explores the principles of Spinal Flow, the 7 gateways of the spine and how the access points are used to release blockages in the spine and promote harmony within. Discover how the powerful an...2025-04-2055 minThe Lightness of Being#16: Embracing the Sacred and Spiritual ~ Reflections from BarcelonaIn this heartfelt episode, Monika shares her profound and transformative experience visiting the iconic Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona, Spain. Recounting the overwhelming emotions and spiritual experience she had entering this masterpiece of architecture. Listen as Monika discusses the powerful resonance she feels in Europe as she weaves together personal anecdotes and astrology.Experience this raw and real episode as she invites you to explore the significance of reverence, gratitude and the beauty of prayer in our lives. IN moments of joy and pain.Don’t miss this captivating so...2025-04-1354 minThe Lightness of Being#15: The Audacity of Living Your Truth with Puma StarIn this transformative episode, Monika welcomes Puma Star (Tiffani Barnum-Hess), who begins by blessing listeners with a heartfelt prayer. Puma shares insights on self-discovery, authenticity, and the power of embracing discomfort to foster personal growth and resilience. Together, they explore the concept of "tiny deaths" and the importance of letting go in order to expand into our true potential. Puma discusses her role as a guide for others, highlighting the significance of showing up authentically and boldly sharing our truths. The pair delves into the fear of being seen, emphasizing that we actually crave...2025-04-061h 31The Lightness of Being#14: Embracing a Journey of Healing, Awakening, and Connection with Elizabeth StauderIn this powerful episode, Monika is joined by Somatic Shaman Elizabeth, who shares her inspiring story of overcoming a life-altering vaccine injury. Together, they delve into the importance of honoring every aspect of our being and fostering a deep connection with ourselves, others, and the world around us. Elizabeth emphasizes the significance of consent-based healing, sovereign power, and learning to let healing happen rather than forcing it. She highlights the role of relationships in the healing process and recounts her journey of moving beyond victim mentality to embrace choice, self-love, and a deeper connection...2025-03-301h 14The Lightness of Being#13: Embracing Surrender for Personal Transformation and AlignmentIn this intimate solo episode, Monika shares her personal journey with the transformative power of surrender as we approach the Spring Equinox and the astrological new year. Exploring the vulnerability and softness that comes with letting go and trusting life's unfoldment. Through her experiences, Monika encourages listeners to embrace surrender as a means of realignment and transformation, allowing us to strip away illusions and make space for our highest potential. Join her in slowing down, connecting with the wisdom within, and discovering the magic that awaits on the other side of surrender. 2025-03-2352 minThe Lightness of Being#12: Cosmic Connections ~ The Astrology of Transformation with JasmineIn this episode, Monika welcomes wonderful astrologer, herbalist, and artist Jasmine for a deep dive into the powerful astrological energies shaping our world today. With a focus on eclipse season and the current Venus and Mercury retrogrades, Jasmine shares insights on navigating these cosmic forces and the transformative potential they offer.Key themes include the importance of inner reflection, reevaluating personal values and relationships, and understanding the role of karma in our lives. Jasmine explains how major astrological events can serve as catalysts for change, urging us to go within and reconnect with our...2025-03-161h 27The Lightness of Being#11: Slowing Down into Sovereignty & Redefining Reality with Willis MitchellIn this thought-provoking episode, Monika welcomes her first masculine presence on the podcast, her friend Willis Mitchell. Together, they explore a range of profound topics, including nurturing the inner child, the significance of travel, the power of authentic connection and triggers as teachers.Delve into the importance of listening to your intuition and integrating life's lessons as Monika and Willis discuss the significance of being present and tuning into your life force energy. Uncover the transformative potential that lies in embracing your uniqueness and shifting your perspective to reclaim your sovereignty.2025-03-091h 37The Lightness of Being#10: Walking the Path of Transformation: A Solo Forest ReflectionIn this intimate solo episode, Monika invites you to join her on her favorite forest trail, accessible right from her doorstep. Recording under the potent Pisces New Moon, she shares insights on leaning into unfamiliar and uncomfortable change, transitioning from control to surrender, and harnessing the power of magnetism and attraction. Discover the importance of trusting life's spaciousness, nurturing your vessel, and allowing yourself to create and rest amidst change. Let this soulful episode inspire you to connect with nature, surrender to the ebb and flow of life, and...2025-03-0237 minThe Lightness of Being#9: Leading with Love and Finding Your Authentic Voice with Sarah JohnsonIn this heartfelt episode, Monika sits down with her newfound friend, Sarah Johnson, for an enlightening conversation on love, synchronicity, and the power of connection. Celebrating their serendipitous meeting, they dive into the transformative lessons learned through Gene Keys, unlearning old patterns, and cultivating self-love. Sarah shares her personal journey toward clairvoyance, embodying the lightness of being, and making conscious choices rooted in awareness rather than pain. The duo emphasizes the importance of being present, honoring commitments to oneself, and spreading positivity by simply being. Recorded the day after...2025-02-231h 08The Lightness of Being#8: Trusting the Unfoldment of Life - Navigating Change with Lindsay JamesIn this profound and timely episode, Monika is joined by Lindsay James to explore the power of choice, presence, and self-awareness in navigating life's challenges. Lindsay shares her wisdom gained from personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of disrupting patterns, setting boundaries, and making conscious choices in order to effect positive change. Discover the transformative potential of shifting the focus from the individual to the collective, acting as a catalyst for change through embodied wisdom and deep listening. Lindsay encourages listeners to view themselves as frequency medicine, embodying the elemental nature of the earth and...2025-02-161h 37The Lightness of Being#7: Unveiling the Womb-Throat Connection with Dr. Brianne GroganIn this beautiful discussion, Monika welcomes friend and sweet soul sister Brianne, a pelvic floor physical therapist, to delve into the profound connection between the womb, throat, and authentic expression. Bri shares her journey of integrating energetics and deep presence into her practice, emphasizing the importance of personal growth to lead others along the healing path.Discover the power of staying centered and connected, as Bri discusses how the womb and throat spaces influence our ability to set boundaries, express emotions, and access our inner power. She sheds light on the mind-body-spirit connection, fascia's...2025-02-091h 03The Lightness of Being#6: New Beginnings, Surrender, and Trust - Embracing Aquarius New Moon EnergyIn this enlightening episode, Monika reflects on the powerful energy of the New Moon in Aquarius, marking the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Snake. She discusses the importance of shedding what no longer serves us and embracing the support of community in order to make space for new possibilities and personal transformation. Sharing her journey as a new creator, Monika continues to explore and unravel trusting in divine guidance to navigate major life transitions with ease. Discover the wisdom in pausing, choosing not to feed negative narratives, and cultivating deep gratitude...2025-02-0254 minThe Lightness of Being#5: Illuminating Grief's Transformative Power with Shanti O'ConnorIn this heart-centered episode, Monika welcomes her dear friend, therapist, and fellow healer Shanti O'Connor to shed light on the profound potency of the grief journey. Drawing from Shanti's expertise in grief work, they explore the teachings of her mentor Sobonfu Some and share personal experiences with vulnerability, trauma, and emotional maturity. Discover how being in a community can foster healing for both the individual and the collective. Learn valuable tools for self-awareness, communication, and embracing life's messiness as a means of refining personal growth. Gain insights into the...2025-01-261h 09The Lightness of Being#4: Initiations and Spiritual Evolution with Special Guest, GabrielleIn this soul-stirring episode, Monika welcomes her first guest, Gabrielle, for an intimate conversation on initiations and spiritual progression. Monika shares her personal journey through relationship transitions and expansions, highlighting the power of alchemizing pain and hardship. Together, they explore the importance of honoring emotions while embracing life's beauty amidst grief. Diving into the topic of duality, Monika and Gabrielle discuss how initiations act as catalysts for soul evolution, drawing us closer to our divine nature. They reflect on their individual paths back to prayer and Spirit, emphasizing the deep support found in these...2025-01-191h 08The Lightness of Being#3: The Power of Surrender and Self-Healing - Navigating Life's PortalsIn this introspective episode, Monika reflects on the power of surrender and self-healing as she navigates through major life portals. Discover the beauty of gathering with loved ones during difficult seasons and the gift of connection that it brings. Monika opens up about her personal journey of finding gratitude amidst challenges and embracing her voice in new ways. From experiencing illness to achieving immaculate healing, Monika shares her insights on the importance of showing up for oneself and working through patterns of seeking external comfort. Listen as she recounts her journey of self-discovery, learning...2025-01-1253 minThe Lightness of Being#2: Embracing Darkness and Light - A Solstice JourneyIn this captivating episode, recorded on the Winter Solstice, Monika invites you to explore the interplay of darkness and light within our lives. Reflecting on the symbolic significance of the solstice as a time of transition and rebirth, she shares personal insights and experiences that resonate with the returning light. Join Monika as she draws inspiration from the Rebecca Campbell Starseed Oracle, inviting deep surrender and trust, and encouraging listeners to release control and move beyond the need to be the 'fixer'. Discover how she navigates relationship darkness, riding the waves into the light, a...2025-01-0531 minThe Lightness of Being#1: Embracing Surrender and Self-Worth - A Journey of TransformationIn this inaugural episode, Monika takes you on a deeply personal and transformative journey of self-discovery. Sharing her profound experiences, she delves into the power of surrender and the importance of recognizing one's self-worth. Join Monika as she opens up about her life-changing session with pelvic floor PT and dear friend, Dr. Brianne Grogan, which sparked a shift towards embracing divine deservingness. Discover the insights gained from her internal journey of pain to passion and her commitment to authenticity, vulnerability, and finding joy in self-love. Listen as Monika encourages...2025-01-0353 minThe Lightness of BeingWelcome to the Lightness of BeingYou simply BEING is a gift. Are you willing to traverse the wonders of your soul and the limitless potential of your life and living? Monika is a passionate advocate for self-discovery, wellness and growth. The Lightness of Being is a safe space to embark on a journey to find more joy, laughter, and lightness in life. Empowering you to create a life filled with greater ease, resilience, and fulfillment. Let's dance through life's ups and downs, as we uncover the boundless possibilities that await us when we choose to embrace the light within.2024-12-2423 min