Dr. Sweta Vikram is joining me in this episode of the Conscious Diva Podcast. Sweta is an Ayurvedic doctor and an international speaker. She has written multiple award-winning books and is a trusted source on health and wellness, frequently appearing on NBC.  Today, we are chatting about her latest book, The Loss That Binds Us. It is the first book to use the principles of Ayurveda to heal grief. Sweta shares how Ayurveda and grief work together. She explains what grief is and how it shows...

Renowned Dream expert Theresa Cheung joins me in this episode of The Conscious Diva podcast. We talk about…dreams! In her newly revised and updated The Dream Dictionary: Interpret the Secrets of Your Dreams, you will discover the secrets of your dreamlife.  This is the best reference book on dream interpretation I have read in years. Her book helps you decipher what's possibly going on in your unconscious and offers insights to cross-reference how your dreams might impact your waking...

Joining me in this episode is Lama Rod Owens. Known as the Black Buddhist Southern Queen, he is a highly sought-after Buddhist minister, author, activist, and yoga instructor, an authorized Lama in the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism, and an international influencer. He holds a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School, focusing on the intersection of social change, identity, and spiritual practice. He's an all-around amazing guy. Here, we talk about his...

Joining me in the episode to discuss her new book - The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis - is Osprey Orielle Lake, Founder and Executive Director of Women’s Earth & Climate Action Network, International, known as WECAN.  In this hopeful book, Osprey asserts that the dominant worldview—described as capitalist, colonialist, patriarchal, and extractive—is the main culprit for environmental destruction.  Osprey skillfully weaves history,...

This episode is all about awe and how we can use awe to heighten our awareness in only a few seconds. Joining me is author Jake Eagle to discuss his latest book, The Power of Awe.  Jake and his co-author Michael Amster, have developed a simple, clinically proven practice to reduce inflammation, stress, loneliness, and burnout while improving overall well-being. The method takes less than a minute. The authors call it “microdosing mindfulness”.  With that, I invite you to experience a...

I always feel like Christmas is a magical time of the year – but I never thought about why. Joining me is author and master herbalist Ellen Evert Hopman, who is sharing her latest magical book, The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas: Remedies, Recipes, Magic, and Brews for the Winter Season.     Ellen takes us on an around-the-world tour of ancient Christmas celebrations, Pagan Solstice customs, and magical seasonal plants. She also shares the origins of the Christmas tree, Santa Claus,...

Renowned Death Doula Anne-Marie Keppel joins me in this episode to discuss her new book, Death Nesting: The Heart-Centered Practices of a Death Doula. Anne-Marie brings new-age spiritual aspects and practices to support the modern death doula. She founded Village Deathcare, whose inspiration and purpose is incorporating deathcare into the community. Her book contains advice and experiences from various spiritual and religious traditions like Buddhism, Hinduism, Paganism, and Catholicism....

Back on my show is the profound wisdom teacher Tracee Stanley. Tracee is gifted in weaving devotion and practice into daily life. Her latest book, The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices and Rituals to Remember Who You Are, guides the reader on a journey of inner exploration. There is so much yumminess in this radiant book. I mean, the book cover is glowing!  In her latest book, Tracee offers meditations and rituals to self-inquiry practices designed to tap into a deeper understanding of...

Erik Jampa Andresson and I discuss our mystical experiences and practices in this mini-bonus episode. We rant about mantras and how specific mantras can be used as spells and, in fact have been used as spells in history. We also discuss the importance of ritual. Enjoy! Please let me know if liked this episode by subscribing and writing a review. Thank you. Follow me on IG @The_Conscious_Diva For more info visit: https://www.theconsciousdiva.com/

This is part 2 of my interview with Erik Jampa Andersson. In this fascinating interview, we continue to discuss his new book Unseen Beings: How We Forgot the World Is More Than Human. In this episode, we get way more esoteric. Erik explains exactly who unseen beings are, and why we need to understand that we share the world with more than humans. We talk about the Nagas - find out who these serpentine beings are. We discuss spirits and mantras, particularly how certain mantras are spells...

Joining me in this episode is Tibetan Buddhist practitioner Erik Jampa Andersson. I’m talking to him about his new inspiring book, Unseen Beings: How We Forgot the World Is More Than Human.   Combining his extensive knowledge of spiritual traditions with his passion for ecology and environmentalism, his new book offers a revolutionary perspective on the climate catastrophe bridging history, philosophy, science, and religion. This is a phenomenal discussion on how we can apply the practices...

In this episode, the inspiring Mara Branscome returns to share her latest book Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen: Access Your Power and Creativity through Sacred Female Archetypes. The archetypes are the Maiden, Mother, Sage, Huntress, Lover, Mystic, and Queen. Mara explains each archetype’s beneficial qualities, its connections to the physical-emotional-mental body, and its shadow aspects. And she shares why connecting with these aspects can be an important tool for self-healing.  HIGHLIGHTS...

Have you ever thought about the healing power of birds? I love watching birds, but I had never thought of them as healing medicine until I met Tammah Watts. Tammah is a licensed therapist, birding enthusiast, and the author of the new book from Hay House - Keep Looking Up! Your Guide to the Powerful Healing of Birdwatching. In her new book, Tammah shares not only the healing power birds offer us when we give ourselves permission to observe them as a source of wisdom, but she weaves her...

Renowned menstrual educator Sinu Joseph joins me in this episode to discuss her fascinating book - Rtu Vidyā: Ancient Science behind Menstrual Practices.  You might be wondering how menstruation is a spiritual topic? Sinu’s book takes a deep dive into explaining the scientific and logical reasons behind how spiritual practices impact female physiology. An understanding of the science behind menstrual practices can help women prevent menstrual difficulties, develop a positive attitude towards...

This is a powerful episode with a lot of take away for living your purpose. Joining me in this episode is author and gifted channel, Sara Landon. Sara is an incredible conduit, and her new book - The Wisdom of the Council: Channeled Messages for Living Our Purpose - is filled with loving channeled information – messages of unconditional love, abundance, and reminders that we All have the power to be the creator of our own life. As The Council says, “If you are listening to this, you yourself...

When we live a mystical life anything is possible, especially being able to receive communication from spirits regardless of when they were in a living human form. In this episode of The Conscious Diva, I am talking to Spring Washam. Spring is a well-known spiritual teacher who was spontaneously contacted by Harriet Tubman to share her wisdom of living from the heart. I asked Spring who Harriet Tubman the mystic is, and why she is relevant today? This conversation with acclaimed Buddhist...

Welcome back to Part 2 of Crystals with Nicholas Pearson. In this continuation of the previous episode, we dive into the properties of crystals, crystal grids, and Nicholas explains otherworldly crystals like moldavite, tektites, and amber.  Because who doesn’t love crystals and want to know more!?  In this episode crystal expert and award winning author, Nicholas Pearson, chats about his latest book - Crystal Basics Pocket Encyclopedia: The Energetic, Healing, and Spiritual Power of 450...

Who doesn’t love crystals? I’ve personally never met a person that doesn’t like crystals. They are mesmerizing and attracting, but why? What is it about these crystalline creations that fascinate us?  In this episode I speak to crystal expert and award winning author, Nicholas Pearson, about his latest book - Crystal Basics Pocket Encyclopedia: The Energetic, Healing, and Spiritual Power of 450 Gemstones.  In this interview, Nicholas offers connections between mineral science and the...

This episode is about leveling up by figuring out what your missing element is. WTF? Yup, missing element. I love learning about different healing modalities, and I don’t know a lot about the Chinese Daoist/Taoist system, let alone what the five elements cycle is.  Which is why I spoke to Tisha Morris. Tisha is an entertainment attorney, feng shui expert, and the author of five books on the healing arts. Tisha explains how we each embody a primary element —water, wood, fire, earth, or metal -...

I love talking about energy specifically about how it works and why. In this episode Oliver Niño, also known as “The Spiritual Activator,” explains how energy relates to manifestation and alignment.  Visit www.theconsciousdiva.com for more info and show notes. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: - How we’re constantly manifesting whether we realize or not. Manifestation is isn’t just about getting a new car or dream job. - We also talk about signs and how to recognize them. When we recognize signs it...

Do you know your Human Design? You might want to after listening. Joining me in this is episode is Human Design coach and money educator, Kelsey Abbott. We are chatting about - you guessed it - human design. Kelsey has a remarkable understanding of this system, as a result, she is able to see magic in someones chart and guide her clients to fulfillment.  Her ability to explain the often complex Human Design system literary rolls off her tongue like she's describing the most amazing meal...

In this episode I chat to ceremonialist and spiritual coach, Mara Branscombe. You might be familiar with Mara from her yoga teacher offerings, but she’s also known for her ritual work which is what we talk about from her beautiful new book - Ritual as Remedy: Embodied Practices for Soul Care. What I enjoyed about her book is how Mara invites us to explore our inner mystic through esoteric self-care practices. One of my personal favourite practices is working with the elements, so I wanted...

What exactly are Spirit Babies and why, or how do they relate to infertility?  In this enlightening episode I talk to world renown hypnotherapist and pioneer in the field on hypnofertility, Lynsi Eastburn. You might be wondering – what has hypnosis got to do with spirit babies? Lynsi isn’t just a hypnotherapist, she has a unique gift. Lynsi helps prospective parents struggling with infertility connect with their spirit babies and then through her work as a hypnotherapist she assists in...

My guest in this episode is Mitch Horowitz, a PEN Award-winning historian considered an expert of alternative spirituality, he’s also known widely as the voice of esoterica ideas. Mitch and I first met when a few years ago I was producing a TV series called Open Minds. Mitch was a guest on the show and at the time he was coming on to discuss his book Occult America. Since then he’s written at least 20 more books! And has two news ones coming out this year - Day Dream Believer out this July,...