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Laura Plumb is the author of the best-selling book Ayurveda Cooking For Beginners, director of VedaWise, and creator of numerous courses and series on Ayurveda. Laura leads hosts retreats, runs online courses, and gives classes and consultations in Ayurveda, Jyotish, Yoga Therapy, Whole Food Cooking and Nutrition. She has studied with some of the great masters of our time, practicing and sharing what she has learned from the heart-centered wisdom schools of the world. Her blog food-alovestory.com is an inspirational resource for Ayurvedic nourishment and delight, and Laura also runs whole food, plant-based seasonal cleanses that are powerful, effective and deliciously nourishing.   Laura's Human Design: 5/1 Generator with Emotional Authority.   Laura's Astrology: Sagitarius (Sun), Scorpio (Moon), Taurus (Rising)   Laura's Songs For Our Spotify Playlist: Hanuman Chalisa Lullaby by Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda & Higher Love by Steve Winwood   Inside this episode, we dive into: Laura's deep connection with nature that stemmed from her childhood growing up in Michigan Laura's first experience traveling to India with her husband & the depth of peace she experienced there The unique frequency that India embodies & the positive impact being in India can have on your energy Diving into southern India vs northern India; culture, energy, & food Ayurveda - what exactly is Ayurveda, as a complex science & personalized medicine Love as a religion & embodying love every single day in how you live Being loving to others without attachment & expectation Astrology - a beautiful, expansive explanation from Laura on Jyotish Astrology   & so much more!   Laura's Website: www.lauraplumb.com Laura's Blog: www.food-alovestory.com  Laura's Instagram: @lauraplumb Laura's Cookbook: Ayurveda Cooking for Beginners   Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating For 1:1 Coaching, Human Design Readings, & Intuitive Readings: www.shannonkeating.com  Podcast Sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein (Use code: shannon for 10% off your order!)

Welcome to my first solo episode of 2023! Inside this episode, I share updates from my personal life, professional life, and also around the podcast for 2023. Then, I dive deep into the topic of intuition & Human Design, while walking you through a new free resource I’ve created for you - Discovering Your Intuition (Using Human Design). I share a fabulous breakdown of what intuition is & take you through a journey deeper into your intuition using the splenic/spleen center from your Human Design chart. Past guest interviews I referenced: Episode 93 with Nadine Johnstone Episode 5 with Lizzy Sinatra   Download the Free Guide: Discovering Your Intuitive Gifts (Using Human Design) Access your Human Design chart: www.mybodygraph.com  Book a Human Design Reading with me: www.shannonkeating.com/human-design  Follow me on Instagram: @shannonkeating  Podcast sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein (use code SHANNON at check-out for 10% off your first bag of protein powder!)

Rachael Cohen is a spiritual life coach, nature connector, plant stylist, energy worker and intuitive medium. She’s the creator/owner of Infinite Succulent, a San Diego based wellness and botanical styling company, and the author of Everyday Plant Magic and Infinite Succulent. Rachael’s previous work as an environmental educator and wild animal specialist left her anxious and depressed about society’s destruction of Nature. Then, a creative relationship with plants transformed her life. Now, Rachael is dedicated to reconnecting people with their souls, through Nature’s infinite love along with creative, intuitive, respectful and magical interactions with the natural world.   Rachael's Human Design: 4/6 Projector with Emotional Authority Rachael's Astrology: Cancer Sun, Taurus Moon, Cancer Rising   Rachael's Songs For Our Spotify Playlist: Take It Slow - Ayla Nereo, Let's Love - Sia & David Guetta   Inside this episode, we dive into: The multiple rejections that Rachael faced on her way to publishing her second book How rejection can be a powerful blessing along your journey A peek inside the magic contained within the pages of "Everyday Plant Magic" - plants, chakras, & crystals Who you become on the journey to creating your dreams (such as writing a book!) The energetics of manifestation, releasing expectation, & trusting in the magic of the Universe Human Design "specific manifesting" vs "non-specific manifesting" Using rituals (like the ones in Rachael's new book) in your manifestation process Specific plants to help with manifesting love, confidence, & unity   & so much more!   Rachael's Past Episode: 51. Intuitively Connecting with Plants & Spirit with Rachael Cohen Rachael's Website: www.infinitesucculent.com Rachael's Instagram: @infinitesucculent Rachael's First Book: Infinite Succulent Rachael's Second Book: Everyday Plant Magic   Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating For 1:1 Coaching, Human Design Readings, & Intuitive Readings: www.shannonkeating.com  Podcast Sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein (Use code: shannon for 10% off your order!)

Inside if this episode, I reflect on the challenges, celebrations, & lessons from my entire year & share them with you. This episode is as much for me as it is for you! I know I’ll re-listen back to this episode several months from now & will want to hear the honest, deep, thorough reflections of my year. So that’s exactly what I offered you!   The lessons I highlighted: Boundaries - learning to truly say “no” vs “yes” to things, people, & opportunities that are a “no” in my body vs a “yes” in my body Intuition - deepening into & trusting in my intuitive gifts, more & more Being IN my body - connecting with my physical body & learning how to truly be truly grounded in my body again Value of my friendships - realizing that nothing really means anything to me without my friendships & people to share everything with; that sharing my experiences make them feel more meaningful to me Patience & commitment - anchoring into patience as things unfold in my life & understanding what truly matters to me in my life & what I want to commit my heart to   Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Explore my Website: www.shannonkeating.com Human Design Readings: Book here! Intuitive Readings: Book here!   Podcast Sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein (the best woman-owned vegan protein powder in the world). Use the code: SHANNON at check-out for 10% off your order!

Vincent Van Patten is an author, travel photographer, and co-host of the Dare to Dream Podcast. Most importantly, Vincent is an inspired citizen of our ever-changing world. He fosters a profound passion for travel, history, spirituality, personal growth, and authentic human connection. Vincent’s heart yearns to explore the natural world — the cities, towns, and everything else which we call home. He writes about it all through poetry, short stories, and books. His first non-fiction novel, Arrows of Youth: A Young Man’s Inspiring Journey to Find What Lights His Soul On Fire is part memoir, part travel story, and is quite the moving narrative of self-discovery and spiritual exploration. Vincent is currently living in Osaka, Japan where he is teaching English and writing his second book about his recent European travel journey! Vincent also goes by Vinny. :)   Vinny's Human Design: 6/2 Manifesting-Generator with Emotional Authority Vinny's Astrology: Sun - Virgo, Moon - Capricorn, Rising - Capricorn   Vinny's Songs For Our Spotify Playlist: Times Like These by Jack Johnson & Rager by Kid Cudi   Inside this episode, we dive into: Why Vinny decided to move to Japan The personal adventure Vinny took to write his first book - Arrows of Youth Vinny's personal book writing process  Letting go of perfectionism when it comes to writing & expressing yourself Tips for writing poetry  The importance of writing for YOU Channeling emotions & pain into your writing Creating something beautiful out of challenging experiences The importance of expressing your love / gratitude to others Practicing abundance in your life; "letting life flow through you" Vinny's poem, “I Love You Body”, read out loud Opening up about our experiences with body image Opening up about our relationships with food & disordered eating histories How traveling opens you up to new lifestyles & eating habits A peek into India; from Shannon's perspective Reflecting on what brings Vinny true fulfillment / happiness The War of Art (book that Vinny recommends!) The importance of listening to your heart & the whispers from the Universe Taking the small steps forward & so much more!   Explore Vincent's Website: www.vincentvanpatten.com Sign Up for Vincent's Newsletter: Citoyens du Monde Purchase Vincent's Book: Arrows of Youth Listen to Vincent's Podcast: The Dare to Dream Podcast Connect with Vincent on Instagram: @vincentvanpatten   Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating For 1:1 Coaching, Human Design Readings, & Intuitive Readings: www.shannonkeating.com  Podcast Sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein (Use code: shannon for 10% off your order!)

Jessica Erceg is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Brain Rewiring Coach, Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator, and soon to be Certified AHAI Energy Healing Practitioner. She has continued her education in environmental toxins as well. Her primary work is currently in the Real Estate/Mortgage field working with clients expanding their real estate portfolio whether that be buying their first home or wanting to make home updates with safer lower tox materials. She was inspired by her own health and life journey which led her to where she is today living her sole purpose, sharing everything she knows and experiences around health, nutrition, toxins, brain rewiring, energy healing and more! Jessica's Astrology Info: Pisces Sun, Scorpio Moon, & Virgo Rising Jessica's Human Design Info: 2/4 Manifesting-Generator with Emotional Authority Jess' Songs For Our Spotify Playlist: What If by Matthew West & Look Up Child by Lauren Daigle   Inside this episode, we dive into: Jess' personal & professional journey thus far navigating career changes, physical pain, emotional healing, & beyond Embracing a non-linear path Letting life guide the way to your purpose Being open to receiving support during challenging times Jess' recent grief journey - losing both her dog and her father to cancer within the same year Supporting yourself emotionally & processing your emotions during times of grief Working with spiritual tools - asking for signs, learning how to surrender, & beyond & so much more!   Explore Jessica's Website: All her links Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @jjerceg Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating   For 1:1 Coaching, Human Design Readings, & Intuitive Readings: www.shannonkeating.com  Podcast Sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein (Use code: shannon for 10% off your order!)

The other evening, I sat down & wrote a piece of content titled "I Finally Feel Ready for the Romantic Love I Desire". I published it on a platform called Medium & also on my website (links below), then a few days later I felt called to read it out loud for you as a podcast episode. And. here. we. are. Embracing some courageous vulnerability with this one. I trust you'll listen exactly when you're meant to & I trust you'll get exactly what you need. Thank you for being with me, on this journey, together. Read the article here: On Medium - "I Finally Feel Ready for the Romantic Love I Desire" On My Blog - "I Finally Feel Ready for the Romantic Love I Desire" Visit my website for all my offerings: www.shannonkeating.com Book in your Human Design Reading: Book Your Reading Book a call to explore 1:1 Coaching: Discovery Call Form Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Email me: hello@shannonkeating.com Podcast sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein - the best plant-based protein powder & ayurvedic protein bites; use that link & the discount code: SHANNON to get 10% off your order!

Inside of this episode, I am walking you through a visualization process that I do every single morning to keep my energy clear & protected from outside influences.  If you are an empathic person & sometimes have trouble discerning between your own energy/emotions vs other people's energy/emotions or find yourself constantly taking on or feeling weighed down by the energy of others, this practice is for you! I recommended doing this practice every single day for at least one week to notice it's positive benefits! From there, you can keep it as a daily or weekly practice or use it as needed before going to public events or gatherings. Visualization begins: 5:08 Total time for the Visualization: 12:30 minutes Intro music by: @serennasounds Meditation music by: Michael Fesser (aka @relaxdaily) Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating If you love this visualization, please pass it along to a friend or family member of yours!

Jess Stillwell is a wonderful friend of mine who has gone through quite the personal transformation over this past year. I had Jess on this podcast a year and a half ago (episode 49), and since that episode, Jess has claimed the pro-noun's they/them and the identity as non-binary, has undergone top surgery to feel more like their authentic selves, has quit smoking marijuana & drinking alcohol, and has entered into a new, healthy relationship with a woman they adore! Jess is such an inspiration when it comes to discovering who you are at your core and courageously taking the steps to become that person, no matter how challenging and different it may feel from how the majority of the world is operating. It's a gift to be friends with someone like Jess, and I wanted to have them on so that they could share about this recent transformation & so that, together, we can also celebrate national Transgender Awareness Week (November 13th - 19th). Jess' Astrology Info: Sagittarius Sun, Cancer Moon, & Scorpio Rising Jess' Human Design Info: 1/3 Projector with Self-Projecting Authority Jess' Book Recommendations: If You Feel Too Much by Jamie Tworkowski & Radical Compassion by Tara Brach Jess' Song For Our Spotify Playlist: Stand in the Light by Brody Ray   Inside this episode, we dive into: Jess' recent transition to identifying as non-binary What led Jess to get top surgery this year & how that process went for them What Jess would want to share with others who are curious about the non-binary identity How Jess was using substances (marijuana & alcohol) to numb their emotions & why they ultimately decided to quit this year How Jess manifested love this year - their personal love story & how they feel about their partner, Lauren Finding true safety inside of romantic relationships Jess' tips for getting to know yourself & cultivating self love & so much more!   Connect with Jess on Instagram: @jstillz09 Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating   For 1:1 Coaching, Human Design Readings, & Intuitive Readings: www.shannonkeating.com  Podcast Sponsored by: Ayurvedic Protein (Use code: shannon for 10% off your order!)

Oh my goodness. Inside of this episode, I am sharing quite a personal story with you around my recent experiences opening myself back up to dating after 4 years of being single, and how I actually got broken up with, via a text message, while I was in India! I share the behind-the-scenes details, the emotions & insecurities this experience brought up for me, and also what I'm taking away from all of it so that I can continue to keep this heart of mine open to the true, healthy love I am desiring. Visit my website for all my offerings: www.shannonkeating.com Book in your Human Design Reading: Book Your Reading Book a call to explore 1:1 Coaching: Discovery Call Form Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Email me: hello@shannonkeating.com

Inside of this episode, I share more about the behind-the-scenes of my recent experience traveling to India for 3 weeks for an Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat. I share with you - My big a-ha moments The intentions I set for myself for this trip The highlights of my trip The top 3 things I'm going to be integrating inside of my life moving forward ENJOY! Visit my website for all my offerings: www.shannonkeating.com Book in your Human Design Reading: Book Your Reading Book a call to explore 1:1 Coaching: Discovery Call Form Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Email me: hello@shannonkeating.com

Gina DeFord is the founder and leader behind Babe Crafted. She started this membership because she saw a need in Tampa Bay for a business development club that a) helped women entrepreneurs build relationships with fellow women entrepreneurs, and b) gave women a platform to promote their business and try new things like video, without investing a ton of time and money figuring things out on their own. Today, Babe Crafted’s membership serves 150+ women across the U.S., U.K. and Canada. Astrology Info: Virgo (Sun) Enneagram: 3 Wing 2; Achiever with Helper   Inside this conversation, we dive into: How Gina's career vision completely shifted after her first few job opportunties working for companies where she felt her voice & pesronal power was limited Why Gina created Babe Crafted & her passion for shining a light onto other women entrepreneurs  How the pandemic forced Gina to pivot, shift, & adapt Babe Crafted to continue to serve her audience Competition amongst women - How both Gina & I choose celebration over compeition; plus personal stories & inspiration to encourage you to do the same Why knowing yourself, building up your own confidence, and getting clear on your own goals are the tickets to stopping comparison & releasing jealousy Social media comparison - Our personal practices for setting boundaries & mitigating social media comparison in our own lives Why inviting in JOY along your journey is so important + Gina's favorite ways to sprinkle JOY into her life & so much more!   Babe Crafted Website: www.babecrafted.com Connect with Gina on Instagram: @babecrafted   Visit Shannon's Website: www.shannonkeating.com Book in a Human Design Reading: Book Your Reading Book a call to explore 1:1 Coaching: Discovery Call Form Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating

Hannah Keitel is my best friend & this is a special episode in honor of her 30th birthday. At the date of this episode going live, we are currently celebrating her birthday in Kerala, India together!   Human Design Info: 3/5 Manifesting-Generator with Sacral Authority   Astrology Info: Libra Sun, Virgo Moon, Aries Rising     Inside of this conversation, we dive into: Hannah's experience navigating the depth of her "Saturn Return" & all the growth she's experienced over the past couple years Reflecting on self worth - inside vs outside of ourselves Sitting with yourself & being with yourself, even when you don't like yourself "If you were to trust in the Universe, what would you do?" Tools to support yourself during uncomfortable times "It's ok to not be ok" Staying open to life supporting you & things working out for you Giving yourself permission to be exactly how & where you are Naming the shame How to be a "healthy empath" & navigate your own emotions vs the emotions of others "Is this mine?" The power of saying no “This is my life and I'm fully in it” Reflections on our friendship & what has allowed it to deepen The importance of not holding grudges & truly letting things go inside of relationships Letting go of who you think you “should be” "Your desires are meant for you" & so much more!   Email Hannah: hannahkeitel@gmail.com Connect with Hannah on Instagram: @hannahkeitel Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating   Visit Shannon's Website: www.shannonkeating.com Book a Human Design Reading: Book Your Reading

As this episode goes live, I am officially back in India! I am in Kerala, India with Laura Plumb, assisting her with her Ayurvedic Immersion Retreat that I attended three years ago.   It's a full circle, surreal experience for me to be back in this place that truly brought my soul's spark back to life three years ago. Inside of this episode I share more about why this place and this particular trip is so special to me.   I also dive into: Why I said yes to this trip 3 years ago & what it meant to me then What this trip means to me now & an extra special aspect of this trip A step-by-step break down of the "energy bubble" practice I do every moning that I do every morning to fill myself up with light & keep a boundary around my energy My personal favorite practices for staying in my own energy This is a wonderful episode to listen to if 1. You are interested in traveling to a place like India (or attending a retreat yourself) and 2) If you are an empath or tend to take on the energy or emotions of others. ENJOY!   Visit my website for all my offerings: www.shannonkeating.com Book in your Human Design Reading: Book Your Reading Book a call to explore 1:1 Coaching: Discovery Call Form Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Email me: hello@shannonkeating.com

Join me for my first "Soul Sister Conversations" podcast episode with my beautiful friend, Leya Van Doren.   Leya is a creativity coach, podcast host, seeker, and collector of stories and seashells. She hosts creativity workshops to help creatives nurture their inner artist, break free of their creative blocks, and be in community and connection.   She is here to help others unlock the creativity inside of themselves and remember that their creativity is a gift. She believes that sharing and expressing ourselves is what will help to heal the world.   Human Design Info: 2/4 Generator with Sacral Authority   Astrology Info: Sagittarius Sun, Cancer Moon, Libra Rising     Inside this very authentic conversation, we dive into: Leya's engagement story & personal experiences navigating the wedding planning process & the body image wounds that surfaced for her How Leya's partner has shown up as a safe, healing space for her to overcome these past wounds How relationships are needed for us to heal and grow Attachment styles & the analogy of "broken toes" that Shannon learned from a podcast interview (linked here!) Leya's newfound love for herbalism + a discussion on plants as friends & medicine & so much more! This episode is truly something special - I know the topics we discuss will land in your heart & by the end of the episode, you'll be in love with Leya! She is truly such a light in the world.   Explore Leya's Website: www.leyavandoren.com Connect with Leya on Instagram: @leyavandoren Purchase Leya's Poetry Book: Mermaid Musings   Visit Shannon's Website: www.shannonkeating.com Book in a Human Design Reading: Book Your Reading Book a call to explore 1:1 Coaching: Discovery Call Form Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating

This is the final episode of my 3-part podcast episode series on Creating & Nurturing Healthy Female Friendships.   Inside of this episode, I dive into one of my biggest values & something that means so much to me – friendship. Particularly female friendship (which I also love to call, sisterhood).   Inside this episode, I share tips 10, 11, & 12.   Make sure to tune into Part One (Episode 95) & Part Two (Episode 96) for all the content!   The tips shared inside this episode are:   10. Honor the individuality of each friendship 11. Express your gratitude, love, & appreciation. 12. Celebrate your friend's successes as your own.   Visit my website for all my offerings: www.shannonkeating.com Book in your Human Design Reading: Book Your Reading Book a call to explore 1:1 Coaching: Discovery Call Form Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Email me: hello@shannonkeating.com

This is PART TWO of a 3-part podcast episode series on Creating & Nurturing Healthy Female Friendships.   This particular series is very near & dear to my heart. Inside of this episode, I dive into one of my biggest values & something that means so much to me – friendship. Particularly female friendship (which I also love to call, sisterhood).   Inside this episode, I share about tips 7, 8, and 9 (of 12 total tips).   Make sure to tune into Part One (Episode 95) for all the content!   The tips are:   7. Clear, Honest Communication 8. Lead With Vulnerability 9. Be Mindful of Emotional Dumping   Visit my website for all my offerings: www.shannonkeating.com Book in your Human Design Reading: Book Your Reading Book a call to explore 1:1 Coaching: Discovery Call Form Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Email me: hello@shannonkeating.com

This particular episode is very near & dear to my heart. Inside of this episode, I dive into one of my biggest values & something that means so much to me – friendship. Particularly female friendship (which I also love to call, sisterhood).   I honestly do not know WHERE I would be without my friends - I have the absolute best friends in the world, women who I cherish so much, and I really want everyone to experience the sisterhood & friendships that they desire. These special relationships truly make life so much more fulfilling.   This is PART ONE of a three-part podcast episode series on Creating & Nurturing Healthy Female Friendships.   Inside this episode, I share about my own journey with female friendships, a pivotal point in my life when I realized that something needed to change when it came to my friendships, and then walk you through the first 6 (of 12 total) tips for creating & nurturing healthy female friendships.   The tips are: Be honest with yourself Create a vision You need to go first Trust in the connection or lack of connection Friendship is just like dating (romantically) Learn the “Love Languages” of your friends   Podcast Episode by Jay Shetty that I reference on the 5 Love Languages: 3 Mistakes We Make in Relationships...   Visit my website for all my offerings: www.shannonkeating.com Book in your Human Design Reading: Book Your Reading Book a call to explore 1:1 Coaching: Discovery Call Form Connect with me on Instagram: @shannonkeating Email me: hello@shannonkeating.com

This is a guided meditation for you to tune deeply into your intuition to receive answers/clarity around any question or particular area of your life. I walk you through a process for receiving messages from your "Higher Self", a younger version of yourself, and an older version of yourself. This meditation will be here for you whenever you need it! It's one that you can return to again & again. Meditation begins: 3:13 Intro & outro by: @serennasounds Meditation music by: Michael Fesser (aka @relaxdaily) Please share this meditation with your friends & family! Screenshot & share that you're listening to it on Instagram & tag me (@shannonkeating)

Nadine Kenney Johnstone is a podcast host of Heart of the Story and a writing coach who helps female authors develop and publish their stories. Nadine’s memoir, Of This Much I'm Sure, was named Book of the Year by the Chicago Writers Association and received press coverage in Cosmopolitan, Today’s Parent, and MindBodyGreen, among others. Her stories and interviews have been featured in publications and podcasts such as Chicago magazine, Authority magazine, The Cathy Heller Show, and The Radically Loved Podcast. Nadine received her MFA in creative writing and has taught writing internationally at conferences and universities for 15 years. Pulling from her vast experience as a writing, meditation, and yoga nidra instructor, she leads wellness retreats at awe-inspiring locations around the U.S. Human Design Info: 5/1 Projector with Self-Projected Authority Astrology Info: Virgo Sun, Libra Moon, Virgo Rising Highlights from this conversation: Nadine's personal journey & passion for helping women share their voices The deep fulfillment Nadine's experiences from being behind-the-scenes with women going through their book writing process How Nadine helps women overcome their inner critic & the imposter's syndrome that comes up while writing and publishing their books Journaling as a way to connect with your heart and uncover your deeper emotions/feelings Powerful, heart expanding journaling prompts to help you connect to your intuition Fulfilling your soul through intentional connection time and regular self care Retreats as a place to fall deeply in love with yourself & remember who you are   Nadine's Website: www.nadinekenneyjohnstone.com Listen to Nadine's podcast: Heart of the Story Read Nadine's Memoir: Of This Much I'm Sure Connect with Nadine on Instagram: @nadinekenneyjohnstone   Connect with Shannon on Instagram: @shannonkeating Listen to the podcast playlist: Unmasked & Open Hearted Spotify Playlist Intro & Outro by: @serennasounds