Episodes
[Video Podcast Available on Spotify & YouTube] In this episode of "No More Distractions," Ilona Pamplona, our postmodern oracle, shares crucial tools for navigating feelings of being lost or stuck. If you missed Part I, catch up on 'Unleashing Your Inner Wisdom: Tools for Deeper Self-Awareness.' Ilona invites us to cultivate peace and kindness through individual self-awareness, emphasizing the transformative power of investing time in understanding ourselves via our human design. Whether...
Published 01/02/24
Published 01/02/24
[Video Podcast Available on Spotify & YouTube] In this episode, Sonia invites Ilona Pamplona, the postmodern oracle, to delve into the journey of unleashing your inner wisdom. Explore the transformative power of color, using 'This Journal is Your Mood Ring' as an oracle card. Ilona, an Astrology Informed Life Coach and author, shares insights on understanding your birth chart, excelling through astrology, and whether knowing others' birth charts aids in managing energies. Join us as we...
Published 12/18/23
In the last episode, George, a sound practitioner and guide, came to the studio to talk to us about sound meditation. He explains his journey and what brought him here today.  Studies have shown that sound meditation can help to reduce stress and anxiety, which are two common causes of sleep problems. Sound meditation can also help to promote relaxation and promote deeper sleep. We decided to bring in George to the podcast to hear his first hand opinion as a sound practitioner about the...
Published 10/28/23
In this episode of the No More Distractions podcast, the host talks about the potential healing power of sound meditation with guest George MacPherson, an intuitive sound meditation practitioner based in Brooklyn, New York. Sound meditation is a practice that uses sound to help people relax, focus, and heal. Sound can be used to stimulate different parts of the body and mind, leading to a variety of benefits, including reduced stress, improved sleep, and increased focus. Are you ready to...
Published 10/02/23
In this episode of the No More Distractions podcast, the host talks about how to embrace our uniqueness and overcome our fears to take action towards achieving our dreams. Overall, this episode is a valuable resource for anyone who is struggling with fear or self-doubt. The host's insights and personal stories are inspiring and can help listeners to overcome their fears and take action towards their goals. Follow Along On Video episodes on...
Published 09/17/23
In this episode of the No More Distractions podcast, we interview Irina Kapetanakis, a private investor with a passion for empowering women-led businesses. Irina shares her insights on time management, leading multiple businesses, and how she fearlessly embraces her many roles without caving into guilt. Overall, this episode is a valuable resource for anyone who is struggling to balance multiple roles and responsibilities. Irina's insights are practical and inspiring, and they can help you to...
Published 09/03/23
My sister, Jo, is back to chat with me about mindful consumerism.  We unpack the different terms of slow, vegan, and sustainable fashion. Something that should get ALL of us thinking. Each and every one of us are consumers of products and our everyday decisions can have a huge impact. Here's some of the companies and organizations we are referring to during the episode: www.degrwear.com...
Published 04/11/23
"As You Are" - In this episode, we talk about the idea of recognizing where we are at any giving moment and how we can work with that. It is a solo practice that encourages us to look within. It requires work and commitment to personal growth in order to accept who we are BUT how do we find who we really are? Ahmed Soliman @yogisoli, a NYC yoga teacher, joins us and shares some great tips on how to practice courage and growth while truly accepting and embracing ourselves. Ahmed Soliman...
Published 03/28/23
In this episode, we get realistic and we talk about greek heritage, entrepreneurship, work life balance, energy vampires and personal integrity. Our guest, Kristina Headrick, talks about what keeps her sane in living in the very exciting, full of energy, and very expensive New York City. She shares her professional journey with us but also what lead her into launching her successful business @Yia.Mas and how it all came into play together. Yia.Mas marries Kristina's Greek upbringing with her...
Published 03/14/23
“Yoga is not a work-out, it is a work-in. And this is the point of spiritual practice, to make us teachable, to open our hearts, and focus our awareness, so that we can know what we already know, and be who we already are.” In this episode we dive into mindfulness, spirituality, and the importance of understanding who we are.  FREE Journal Prompts E-notebook :  https://namastecitylife.com/offerings/ Follow Along On Video episodes on YouTube:...
Published 02/28/23
Another episode is out and it is a juicy one. My sister comes in to the studio and describes to me (us) her first time EVER experience with hypnosis. She specifically tries past life regression hypnosis which takes an individual back through time to their previous lives or incarnations by accessing memories and experiences that are normally hidden in their subconscious mind. Ioanna's passions have always been building communities, cultivating a sustainability mindset, and developing talent....
Published 02/14/23
Why did Cathy Madeo had no other choice than to be successful in her career?  During part I of this interview, Cathy @cathymadeoyoga explains what she did to fill in the gap in the online yoga industry market and how she provided something different to the community. During this episode, Cathy gives some advice on when is the right time to sell your products on social media and how important it is to build credibility for yourself in order to succeed in a very saturated market. She also...
Published 01/25/23
First Episode of 2023 and we are kicking it of with Cathy Madeo! Cathy has risen to the top as a yoga expert, entrepreneur, social media influencer and founder of Cathy Madeo Yoga and was featured in Forbes People in 2022. Cathy gets real with us and shares her journey and her life in Chicago, then LA (which used to be considered the mecca of yoga on the west coast), her life on the east coast and then Florida. Life threw some curveballs at her but she was able to rebrand herself starting...
Published 01/10/23
Part 2 of How To Be Your Authentic Self is here! In this episode, we dug deeper into how you can find your own passion, how to push the fear of rejection and follow your life’s purpose, and much more. Listen now! Janice is the founder of Whole In One International, LLC., Janice is a digital entrepreneur in the wellness industry.  With the mission to empower others to believe in possibility, she created Om Life Living - a mindful yoga app designed to fuel personal development and instill...
Published 12/06/22
Hello All! Welcome to Season 2 of the ‘No More Distractions' podcast hosted by Namaste City. In this episode we talk about being your true and authentic self. Janice talks openly about taking a leap of faith to change her career and pursue yoga full time. Her passion and persistence led her to expanding her business to something even greater and now transfers her knowledge and provides guidance to those who are building their own brand. Janice is the founder of Whole In One International,...
Published 11/08/22
Our conversation with @yogaholistics_ continues. We talk about about stress and how to deal with different kinds of stress depending on how its caused. We also dive deep into trauma, how to categorize trauma and how to be act as a lifeline support to friends and family that suffer from PTSD. Stay tuned till the end of the episode for a yummy meditation. Alexa is a licensed social worker - specifically a psychotherapist and a Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Both allow her to provide a safe space...
Published 06/14/22
@yogagholistics comes in to the studio with me to talk about stress and particularly chronic stress which is constant and persists over an extended period of time, and can be pretty overwhelming. We talk about why we like staying super busy, ways to deal with stress, and the necessary daily self-care ritual we should all have! Alexa is a licensed social worker - specifically a psychotherapist and a Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Both allow her to provide a safe space for clients and students...
Published 05/11/22
Charlie Sage comes in to the podcast studio with me to record a groundbreaking episode on aligning our mind, body, and soul. During Part II we dive deeper into how we can become and stay in alignment. We also talk about focusing on the process and executing with no distractions #FOMO. Charlie Sage is a Consciousness Guide, Holistic Life Coach, and Energy Specialist. Her soul mission in this life is to lovingly guide others back to their soul so they can remember who they are, connect back...
Published 04/12/22
In this episode @imcharliesage comes in to the podcast studio with me to record a groundbreaking episode on aligning our mind, body, and soul. We talk about why it is so important to keep a healthy mind, body, and soul and why everything is so interconnected.  Charlie Sage is a Consciousness Guide, Holistic Life Coach, and Energy Specialist. Her soul mission in this life is to lovingly guide others back to their soul so they can remember who they are, connect back to their “I Am”...
Published 03/08/22
In this episode we explore the spiritual tools and rituals of manifesting. We provide a great recommendation of a book if you want to get started and talk about religion and self-compassion. Tune in now and start transforming your thoughts into reality. Ilona Pamplona is here to demystify your life’s purpose by normalizing your esoteric experience. She helped dozens of women reconnect with their inner world, harness the magic of their emotions, and transform their most important...
Published 02/08/22
Do you live in a city and feel distracted? Do you carry on other people’s anxieties and fears? Take a listen and see if you resonate with that. Together we can explore ways to separate from others, embrace this empathetic skillset and protect ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/namaste-city/support
Published 01/12/22
In this episode, we are talking about the super power of Manifesting with @ilonapamplona, the post-modern Oracle. We are exploring the definition of manifesting and how you can speak our dreams into reality. Our conversation was so good and went in depth about the different spiritual tools and rituals that we split it in two parts. Tune into the second part next month. Ilona Pamplona is here to demystify your life’s purpose by normalizing your esoteric experience. She helped dozens of women...
Published 01/11/22