AFFIRMATIONS & INNOVATIONS - The Old Soul Millennial

If you have big dreams, this is the episode for you. Listen in to my conversation with Patience Noah of Patience Noah Insurance to learn unknown tips and benefits about Life Insurance! In this week's episode we also discuss the importance of healthy living and habits to avoid burnout as an entrepreneur or career-oriented individual, focusing on the unique journey of the female entrepreneur. This is an episode you do not want to miss! You can find more information about Patience Noah Insurance, or simply schedule a time to chat with Patience to learn more about life insurance, by following her at @patience_noah1 on Instagram.

These gorgeous souls are on a mission to raise awareness about trauma-informed yoga and its role in the yoga industry!⁠ As a current A&I ModiYoga Instructor and soon to be certified ModiYoga instructor, Charmaine and Zephyr are both passionate about providing a safe space for those who have experienced trauma and may be triggered by traditional yoga poses or settings.⁠ ⁠In this week's episode we discuss their "why" stories and begin to dive into a conversation about developing an environment that empowers, holds space for, and encourages those who have experienced trauma to heal and feel comforted.⁠

Are you on a healing journey and navigating motherhood at the same time? This is is the episode for you! In this week's episode we speak with Charmaine Houck of Wildly Aligned Wellness and a ModiYoga instructor with the A&I Virtual Yoga Studio! We discuss the healing journey, trusting ourselves, and also embracing uniqueness even when we are in environments where we may feel tempted to "dim to fit in", such as the school PTA for parents. You do not want to miss this opportunity to get to know Charmaine and her mission in this lifetime! You can follow Charmaine on Instagram @charmaine.n.houck!

In this organic conversation, Thomas Noah of 3G System Fitness and I discuss our vision and passion for growing heart-centered wellness businesses that are accessible to all. This was not planned as a podcast but the content is just too good not to share! Thomas and I started our businesses at the same time and have started to grow and scale our businesses, even amid the shifting culture of 2020. If you love inspiration and hearing people talk about their passion projects with excitement and enthusiasm, this is an episode for you! You can follow Thomas Noah on Instagram @3Gsystemfitness and @3G_athletics or visit www.3gsystemfitness.com

This week we speak with Gabrielle Booth, founder and CEO of Peer.Amid and co-creator of UPstruct live. Kristen and Gabrielle discuss finding our voice, trusting ourselves, and using our knowledge to empower and guide others. If you are experiencing imposter syndrome or a fear of starting a new career or endeavor, this is the episode for you! If you would like to learn more about UPstruct Live, head over to our sister website, www.eduvolv.online and click on "UPstruct Live". You can register for an information session to learn more about UPstruct Live Airtime. It is our goal to encourage you to find new streams of income by sharing your voice or event with the world, and we will help you get there with our system and online platform.  Interested in connecting with our guest, Gabrielle Booth of Peer.Amid? Head over to https://peeramid.studio/ or follow them on Instagram @peer.amid.  Music: Track: Horizons Artist: Bloome Instagram: @bloomeofficial SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/bloomeofficial/horizons Track: Dream Away — INOSSI Free Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/link/0jv0d4 Track: Fade Out Artist: LiQWYD YOUTUBE: Music by LiQWYD Free download: bit.ly/fade-out-free-download Instagram: Music by @LiQWYD

In this week's episode we speak with the face behind "Merlot with the Flow" on Instagram, Kjirsten Seiler! Kjirsten is a former dance and a higher education professional who is pursuing her A&I 200 Hour ModiYoga Level 1 Certification. She resonates with other "9-to-5-ers" and commuters who are typically very busy and limited on time for self care and balance. In this episode Kjirsten shares her personal experience overcoming perfectionism in yoga and recognizing that modifications and adjustments can be your best friend, even if you are competitive in nature. Kjirsten's goal for her studies and as an instructor is to meet the needs of working moms and commuters who are in need of some down-time that is relatable and realistic for their busy lives. She also has a strong love and passion for wine and seeks to combine these two loves to form community within her Instagram platform and in the virtual yoga studio. You can follow Kjirsten on Instagram at @merlotwiththeflow! 

This is a transformative time and with transformation comes the invitation to do inner work or to ignore and suppress emotions In this episode, Kristen encourages listeners to look within and recognize, name, and adjust any emotions, insecurities, fears, or worries that are showing up during this time of international crisis and equality revolutions. It is not always easy to take the small steps when the mountain feels so tall or daunting, but Kristen emphasizes the benefits of aligned action in order to more fully embrace change and transformation. It is time to reassess and to grow. Are you with us? We look forward to sharing this week's episode with you. Do you follow us on Instagram? Check us out! @affirmations_innovations Interested in a Reiki healing session? Visit our website, https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki-old-soul-lightworker.html to learn more and book a session! You can also learn more about our Full Moon and group distance Reiki offerings there! Follow @old.soul.lightworker for more resources and tips! Curious and want to learn more about Ayurveda? Visit https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/ayurveda-old-soul-veda-ayurvedic-wellness.html or follow us on Instagram at @old.soul.veda . Are you looking to try yoga online? Visit https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/yoga-ai-yoga.html to join our next Online LIVE Yoga session or to get online resources for inclusive yoga! You can also follow our yoga Instagram for some short sequences you can try at home! Follow @a.i.yoga Music: Track: Horizons Artist: Bloome Instagram: @bloomeofficial SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/bloomeofficial/horizons Track: Dream Away — INOSSI Free Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/link/0jv0d4 Track: Fade Out Artist: LiQWYD YOUTUBE: Music by LiQWYD Free download: bit.ly/fade-out-free-download Instagram: Music by @LiQWYD

This is an episode that Kristen channeled directly from source without any pre-planning or theme in place. The theme that came through was "Be Here Now" which was engulfed in the Vedic concept of "The Gap" and steeped in the concept of "Pivoting" and embracing our Lion/Lioness totem.  This is an episode that brings wisdom and personal experience laced with channeled messages that are timely for the state of the world today. Be here now, with us, take a listen.    Do you follow us on Instagram? Check us out! @affirmations_innovations Interested in a Reiki healing session? Visit our website, https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki-old-soul-lightworker.html to learn more and book a session! You can also learn more about our Full Moon and group distance Reiki offerings there! Follow @old.soul.lightworker for more resources and tips! Curious and want to learn more about Ayurveda? Visit https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/ayurveda-old-soul-veda-ayurvedic-wellness.html or follow us on Instagram at @old.soul.veda . Are you looking to try yoga online? Visit https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/yoga-ai-yoga.html to join our next Online LIVE Yoga session or to get online resources for inclusive yoga! You can also follow our yoga Instagram for some short sequences you can try at home! Follow @a.i.yoga Music: Track: Horizons Artist: Bloome Instagram: @bloomeofficial SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/bloomeofficial/horizons Track: Dream Away — INOSSI Free Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/link/0jv0d4 Track: Fade Out Artist: LiQWYD YOUTUBE: Music by LiQWYD Free download: bit.ly/fade-out-free-download Instagram: Music by @LiQWYD

Do you often feel ALL THE THINGS, even if they aren't YOUR things directly? Do you sometimes notice that you are highly sensitive to things and also notice more than others do about a person, environment or situation? You may be a natural empath.  Being empathic is  extremely valuable, but sometimes you may need extra tools in your toolbox to reset and redefine what belongs to you and what does not. In this episode, Kristen provides some practice tips and tricks to help you during this time of quarantine, or any time thereafter, to help you feel more balanced when you feel ALL THE THINGS.  Do you follow us on Instagram? Check us out! @affirmations_innovations Interested in a Reiki healing session? Visit our website, https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki-old-soul-lightworker.html to learn more and book a session! You can also learn more about our Full Moon and group distance Reiki offerings there! Follow @old.soul.lightworker for more resources and tips! Curious and want to learn more about Ayurveda? Visit https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/ayurveda-old-soul-veda-ayurvedic-wellness.html or follow us on Instagram at @old.soul.veda . Are you looking to try yoga online? Visit https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/yoga-ai-yoga.html to join our next Online LIVE Yoga session or to get online resources for inclusive yoga! You can also follow our yoga Instagram for some short sequences you can try at home! Follow @a.i.yoga Music: Track: Horizons Artist: Bloome Instagram: @bloomeofficial SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/bloomeofficial/horizons Track: Dream Away — INOSSI Free Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/link/0jv0d4 Track: Fade Out Artist: LiQWYD YOUTUBE: Music by LiQWYD Free download: bit.ly/fade-out-free-download Instagram: Music by @LiQWYD

We are in a state of transition and it is sometimes difficult to feel empowered when in a state of uncertainty, quarantine, and confusion. However, this is a time of healing, reflection, and transformation. This episode is encouraging as we seek to empower those around us.  In this episode we speak with Dr. Michelle Snow, an Arizona native, outdoor enthusiast, health coach and Chiropractor, and truly an old soul!  She’s passionate about helping individuals take control of their health and build lives they really love... oh and laughing her way through life is a must! Interested in connecting with Michelle?  You can follow her business on instagram, @ascendchiro and her personal instagram, @snowfit.az. You can also listen to Michelle's podcast, The Real Ascent, on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

I am here for you. This podcast is a mini episode to share my support and to remind you that you have an invitation to feel any way you need to during this time of uncertainty and quarantine. This episode has tips and recommendations for working through your experiences with the new reality we are all facing.  Do you follow us on Instagram? Check us out! @the.old.soul.millennial @affirmations_innovations Interested in a Reiki healing session? Visit our website, https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki-old-soul-lightworker.html to learn more and book a session! You can also learn more about our Full Moon and group distance Reiki offerings there! Follow @old.soul.lightworker for more resources and tips! Curious and want to learn more about Ayurveda? Visit https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/ayurveda-old-soul-veda-ayurvedic-wellness.html or follow us on Instagram at @old.soul.veda . Are you looking to try yoga online? Visit https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/yoga-ai-yoga.html to join our next Online LIVE Yoga session or to get online resources for inclusive yoga! You can also follow our yoga Instagram for some short sequences you can try at home! Follow @a.i.yoga Music: Track: Horizons Artist: Bloome Instagram: @bloomeofficial SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/bloomeofficial/horizons Track: Dream Away — INOSSI Free Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/link/0jv0d4 Track: Fade Out Artist: LiQWYD YOUTUBE: Music by LiQWYD Free download: bit.ly/fade-out-free-download Instagram: Music by @LiQWYD

Occupational Therapy (OT) is a practical form of therapy that provides solutions to integrate and participate in everyday life functions and activities. During times of change, it is important to come back to our mindset and our physical body to become more grounded. OT is one way we can do so! Take a listen and learn some practical, simple ways you can reduce stimulation overload and find some peace of mind. In this episode, we speak with Michelle Denison-Darragh who is a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist who specializes in Sensory Integration Therapy. She has spent time working in pediatric mental health settings and most recently in a Sensory Integration Occupational Therapy clinic. She has pursued additional training in the areas of Trauma and Attachment, Therapeutic Listening, and mindfulness-based approaches. Michelle has a passion for working with children and their families to help children develop the skills needed to be successful in their everyday lives using creative, fun approaches.   Do you follow us on Instagram? Check us out! @the.old.soul.millennial @affirmations_innovations Interested in a Reiki healing session? Visit our website, https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki-old-soul-lightworker.html to learn more and book a session! You can also learn more about our Full Moon and group distance Reiki offerings there! Follow @old.soul.lightworker for more resources and tips! Curious and want to learn more about Ayurveda? Visit https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/ayurveda-old-soul-veda-ayurvedic-wellness.html or follow us on Instagram at @old.soul.veda . Are you looking to try yoga online? Visit https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/yoga-ai-yoga.html to join our next Online LIVE Yoga session or to get online resources for inclusive yoga! You can also follow our yoga Instagram for some short sequences you can try at home! Follow @a.i.yoga Music: Track: Horizons Artist: Bloome Instagram: @bloomeofficial SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/bloomeofficial/horizons Track: Dream Away — INOSSI Free Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/link/0jv0d4 Track: Fade Out Artist: LiQWYD YOUTUBE: Music by LiQWYD Free download: bit.ly/fade-out-free-download Instagram: Music by @LiQWYD

This new call to action looks different; it is guided action. Intention, mindset, purpose, and flow are shining through right now and it is time to allow inspiration to flow through us. With the world changing before our eyes, it is time to change the way we live our daily lives, as well. In this solo-cast, Kristen offers recommendations from Ayurveda, Yoga, and Reiki to come back to yourself and find balance throughout this change and shift. Do you follow us on Instagram? Check us out! @the.old.soul.millennial @affirmations_innovations Interested in a Reiki healing session? Visit our website, www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki to learn more and book a session! You can also learn more about our Full Moon and group distance Reiki offerings there! Follow @old.soul.lightworker for more resources and tips! Curious and want to learn more about Ayurveda? Visit https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/ayurveda-old-soul-veda-ayurvedic-wellness.html or follow us on Instagram at @old.soul.veda . Are you looking to try yoga online? Visit www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/yoga to join our next Online LIVE Yoga session or to get online resources for inclusive yoga! You can also follow our yoga Instagram for some short sequences you can try at home! Follow @a.i.yoga Music: Track: Horizons Artist: Bloome Instagram: @bloomeofficial SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/bloomeofficial/horizons Track: Dream Away — INOSSI Free Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/link/0jv0d4 Track: Fade Out Artist: LiQWYD YOUTUBE: Music by LiQWYD Free download: bit.ly/fade-out-free-download Instagram: Music by @LiQWYD

Being an Ally is more important than ever in this time of challenge, frustration, and confusion. It is time to remove the confusion around what it means to truly be an ally, specifically for people of color, if you are a white person in America.  People of color should not be expected to educate white people about their experience or mere existence; it is the responsibility of white people to listen, to guide each other through the process of recognizing the impacts of privilege, and to move forward to learn and grow as become allies. This week we spoke to Rebecca Toner on this topic. Rebecca is a Trauma and Boundaries Coach and founder of The Nest Center for Coaching as well as a Licensed Processional Counselor in the state of Connecticut where she owns and practices out of Mental Health Counseling and Consultation Services. Rebecca specializes in helping people who are trying to stop identifying with long standing trauma. Visit Rebecca’s websites to learn more about her offerings: http://www.mhccholistichealth.org/ www.nestcoaching.org You can find Rebecca on Instagram at @nestcoaching or by email Rebecca@nestcoaching.org If you are interested in learning more about the topic of becoming an ally for people of color, here are some of our recommended resources. Recommended Resources: Instagram Accounts to Follow:@exhaustedtoempowered -great for BIPOC who feel as though they have some racial trauma to recover from! She can help you find your voice! (full website at mariverano.com)@nowhitesaviors@laylafsaad@aly.leone@fromprivtoprogress@sonyareneetaylor@amandaseales Coaches to help unpack your privilege:@fromprivtoprogress@exhaustedtoempowered@aly.leone@sarahecarey Books:“Me and White Supremacy” by Layla F. Sa’ad*** favorite resource!“White Fragility”“Unpacking the White Knapsack”“Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria”“Unapologetic”“Occupying Privilege”“Just Mercy” by Bryan Stephenson (also a movie)“The Sun Does Shine”“The Body Is Not An Apology” by Sonya Renee Taylor *** other favorite resourceAny of Brene Brown’s booksDr. Kimberly Crenshaw“The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk“Becoming” by Michelle Obama Podcasts:“The Good Ancestor” Layla F. Sa’ad“No White Saviors” “Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations" Authors/Poets:Nikita GillNayyirah WaheedRobinDeAngelo Links:http://www.guidetoallyship.com

In this week's episode I am interviewed on "Divine Human Podcast", hosted by Maria Martinez, a classmate of mine in my Ayurveda Master program. We go into conversations regarding 2020 and our insights, trends we have seen through our clients, and conversations regarding business and entrepreneurship!   Maria Martinez:  Wealth Consciousness and Human Potential Activator, Energy Alchemist and Quantum Energy Master Healer, Clear Divine Chanel, Author, Speaker and Host of "Divine Human and Consciouspreneurs Creating Global Impact" podcasts   Maria helps entrepreneurs, healers, coaches, influencers, leaders step fully into their greatness.  She has the keen ability to see, feel, hear, know, what is clearly in their way and how to break through and attract more success, abundance, prosperity, balance, freedom, peace, and fulfillment.  Maria can hear their unconscious thoughts, beliefs, fears, pain and unresolved trauma.  With her unique blend of abilities and gifts, Maria creates the space for transformation at all levels, dimensions, timelines, and fields of existence.  Her clients experience powerful life-changing healing, especially when embracing the inner-child, bringing light to the imposter, victim, ego. Clearing karma, soul contracts, entities, and past lives.  Finding peace in letting go and loving forgiveness so that they can access their full potential,  manifest unlimited abundance, and live life by design. Do you follow us on Instagram? Check us out! @affirmations_innovations Interested in a Reiki healing session? Visit our website, www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki to learn more and book a session! You can also learn more about our Full Moon and New Moon group distance Reiki here, as well! Are you an athlete or fitness enthusiast who also practices yoga? Consider taking our affordable, entirely online Yoga Teacher Certification and become an inclusive yoga teacher for every body! Register today for our 02/02/2020 start date: https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/200-hour-ytt.html   Music: Track: Horizons Artist: Bloome Instagram: @bloomeofficial SoundCloud:  https://soundcloud.com/bloomeofficial/horizons Track: Dream Away — INOSSI Free Download / Stream: hypeddit.com/link/0jv0d4 Track: Fade Out Artist: LiQWYD YOUTUBE: Music by LiQWYD Free download: bit.ly/fade-out-free-download Instagram: Music by @LiQWYD

Ayurveda is based on ancient wisdom and tradition rooted in the Vedas. It includes a deep-rooted, simple and tangible approach to health and wellness based on balance. As we enter the new year, it is tempting to create a new set of goals to achieve within the span of 12 months. Before we embark on setting and striving towards our goals, Kristen urges listeners to slow down and reflect on our current state of balance and connection to Atma, the self. If we are out of balance with the self, then we are not able to strive toward goals that are in full alignment with our dharma, or purpose. First, we can come home to our soul signature and recognize what brings us balance so that we can fully achieve balance and achieve our goals.    Do you follow us on Instagram? Check us out! @affirmations_innovations Interested in a Reiki healing session? Visit our website, www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki to learn more and book a session! You can also learn more about our Full Moon and New Moon group distance Reiki here, as well! Are you an athlete or fitness enthusiast who also practices yoga? Consider taking our affordable, entirely online Yoga Teacher Certification and become an inclusive yoga teacher for every body! Register today for our 02/02/2020 start date: https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/200-hour-ytt.html

The world does not need a "New You" in 2020, we just want the authentic, true version of you. There can be a lot of pressure to start fresh, to create a vision board, or to do something different in the new year/decade, but Kristen challenges listeners to own who they are right now and simply fine tune how they show up in the world.  This episode provides some practical suggestions for embracing, loving, and embodying who you are at your core RIGHT NOW. The world needs you to be yourself so that we can all be inspired and encouraged to be our full selves, as well.  Do you follow us on Instagram? Check us out! @affirmations_innovations Interested in a Reiki healing session? Visit our website, www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki to learn more and book a session! You can also learn more about our Full Moon and New Moon group distance Reiki here, as well! Are you an athlete or fitness enthusiast who also practices yoga? Consider taking our affordable, entirely online Yoga Teacher Certification and become an inclusive yoga teacher for every body! Sign up for our waitlist today: https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/200-hour-ytt.html

Has nature been calling your name? Get ready to feel inspired to combine your interests and spend some time outside! We love Chanel Mazzone for her enthusiasm and she does not disappoint in this uplifting, inspiring, and fun episode of The Old Soul Millennial Podcast.  Chanel spends most weekends outdoors, which she does not take for granted as a privilege, but certainly makes the most of every opportunity. Chanel is a hiker, a skier, a snowboarder, and she spends time painting and practicing yoga outside. Not to mention, Chanel is also a 3 time Marathon runner, having completed the Boston, Providence and Chicago Marathons. It is easy to see that Chanel is an inspiring human and her bubbly, magnetic personality makes you want to follow her lead.  If you would like to connect with Chanel, head over to her instagram: @chanelmarie151 or send her an email: chanel.mazzone@gmail.com to ask questions or learn more about outdoor groups and communities! If you would like to book Chanel to teach yoga for your business, event, or fitness center reach out to Kristen@affirmationsandinnovations.com Interested in a Reiki healing session? Visit our website, www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki to learn more and book a session! You can also learn more about our Full Moon and New Moon group distance Reiki here, as well! Are you an athlete or fitness enthusiast who also practices yoga? Consider taking our affordable, entirely online Yoga Teacher Certification and become an inclusive yoga teacher for every body! Sign up for our waitlist today: https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/200-hour-ytt.html  

Do you feel disconnected to Western medicine and wish there was a way to integrate Eastern and Western practices? Today we discuss this very topic with the beautiful soul, Deepa Patel, MD. Deepa is a physician who focuses on rare diseases and oncology as well as an Ayurverdic Wellness Consultant, Registered Yoga Teacher, Certified Metabolic Balancing and Lifestyle Coach. Deepa gained her knowledge of Ayurveda from My Guru and a renowned Ayurvedic Physician Shri Maa Anantanand Tirth from India. She has completed her Health Professional Certification from Maharishi Ayurveda Association of Americas with Stuart Rothenberg, MD, and Nancy Lonsdorf, MD, two of the most experienced Maharishi Integrative Ayurveda clinicians in the world. Integrating everything I have learned from Yoga, Ayurveda, and real-world experience I offer a unique and down to earth, practical way to incorporate spiritual fulfillment. If this episode resonated with you, consider reaching out to Deepa via text or Email. Text: (732) 397-3298 Email: dpatel.22@gmail.com _______ If you would like to learn more about our Ayurvedic Wellness coaching, head over to www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/ayurvedic-wellness-consulting.html _______ Interested in trying a Reiki energy healing session with Kristen or trying our Full Moon Group Distance Reiki? Head over to https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki.html to learn more! _______ Do you practice yoga and other athletics and wish to teach athlete-specific yoga? Sign up for our Online 200 Hour A&I Yoga Certification waitlist today! Go to https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/200-hour-ytt.html to sign up now!

Holistic health and wellness has so many traditions, theories, and uses when it comes to herbalism. On this week's episode we interviewed Kelsey Gordon regarding her knowledge, experience, and expertise with herbalism from both Eastern and Western theories and approaches. This episode is a casual conversation that just barely touches the surface of this vast and fascinating topic.  Kelsey's background in public health, her apprenticeship with a shaman approach to herbalism, and current study of Ayurvedic Eastern herbs all come through in her knowledge and wisdom of these healing herbs. Kelsey is currently working to produce a resource that compares and explains the uses and qualities of the herbs across a variety of theories. Kelsey will be available soon via Facebook, email and a fresh herbal website soon, we will keep you posted so stay tuned!

Kristen reflects on her studies at Maharishi University in Fairfield, IA where she is pursuing her M.S. in Ayurveda, Traditional Indian Medicine. This University is SO MUCH MORE than a college campus; it is also the home of Transcendental Meditation and advanced meditators who are making an impact on the greater community, the country, and ultimately the world.  This energetic hub of consciousness was a moving experience and working with clients, learning from esteemed Ayurvedic doctors (Vaidya's) and understanding the simplicity and wisdom involved in this extensive holistic medicine all contributed to growth and learning.  If you would like to learn more about Maharishi University, the Transcendental Meditation Studies, or Ayurveda, reach out to Kristen via email Kristen@affirmationsandinnovations.com or on instagram in the DM's @affirmations_innovations.  Please follow, subscribe, review, and provide a 5 star rating of this podcast! If you do, take a screenshot before you submit the review and I will do an oracle card pull for you, sending you a video explaining what the card means!

Do you have a routine? It is one of the key aspects of living a successful, purposeful life and it does not need to be restrictive or stifling. A routine is merely time to set your intentions, to energize yourself or set yourself up for success! In this episode, Kristen provides suggestions for a healthy routine, loosely based on Ayurvedic routines, that will help you step into your true self and purpose by taking out the things that limit your full potential.  If you would like to learn more about Reiki, head over to www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki today! To download our Chakra 101 Guide or watch our Chakra Webinar, follow us on Insgatram, @affirmations_innovations and check out the link in our bio!

Do you forget who you are at your soul's core sometimes? Is it hard to distinguish your own inner voice and that of society or others who influence your life?  This episode will provide actionable steps to come home to yourself in a realistic, meaningful, and authentic way. Kristen discusses her own process for stepping back into herself and explains examples of how she takes actionable steps to make decisions based on her soul's unique signature.  If you would like to learn more about Reiki, head over to www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/reiki today! To download our Chakra 101 Guide or watch our Chakra Webinar, follow us on Insgatram, @affirmations_innovations and check out the link in our bio!

You may be familiar with holistic health, but have you heard of Ayurveda? This is Traditional Indian medicine and is a multi-modality approach to health and wellness. Kristen studies Ayurveda at Maharishi University of Management and is an Ayurvedic Wellness Consultant. In this episode, we dive into the Doshas, categorizations within Ayurveda, and Kristen provides practical explanations of each Dosha, cycles of each Dosha and routines that benefit each Dosha. This is content that is often provided in Kristen's workshops and she is sharing it here with you today as a free look into Ayurveda! ENJOY! Interested in learning more about Ayurveda? Book a private consultation with Kristen or stay tuned for more information about workshops in the Phoenix area at https://www.affirmationsandinnovations.com/ayurvedic-wellness-consulting.html

In this episode Kristen encourages listeners to "do it anyway" when the going seems tough and it seems as though you are walking through mud. There are times when we experience the external as if it were separate from the internal; it is not. The self is always learning and growing, but it is important to recognize that we must work from within first. It is easy to cast blame on others, but they are merely a projection of our inner reality coming out. Kristen encourages listeners to peel back just one layer at a time and notice how we are showing up in this world and how we can teach others about ourselves and how we can trust ourselves, little by little.    For more information about Kristen or Affirmations & Innovations, visit www.affirmationsandinnovations.com today!

Kristen discusses her lack of courage and confidence to form meaningful female community growing up and how that has made her passionate about inclusion and building sustainable, supportive community. She also discusses how she never fit inside a practical box but had to build community before she could embrace her unique life path. Can you relate? How can we grow and progress as a society with our technology while embracing and growing positive community? It is time to step up and build community so that we can feel heard, included, and validated in our skills and talents without the need to fit into a box or to fulfill the popular societal dreams or interpretations of success.  For more information inspiration or content around this topic, check out Affirmations & Innovations on Instagram! 

It is time to build each other up so that together we may rise. This episode encourages listeners to find ways to mentor fellow women, to build community, and to empower others along your journey. Kristen explains her Powerlifting journey and how there is so much good that can come when healthy feminine and masculine energy work together to empower females. How can you challenge yourself and build up others around you today?

My name is Kristen and I was born with privilege I did not earn. This episode of The Old Soul Millennial Podcast steps deeper into the Throat Chakra and discusses a topic that is very important to me and my growth as a person in this lifetime. I share my personal experiences, perspectives, and perceptions of my privilege as a white female who grew up in the upper middle class and the unconventional path I took outside of the box that society told me I could live in. It is time to start holding space and I hope that this authentic expression reaches you at your core in some way that I could never imagine. I am here to hold space and to facilitate change; this episode will explain why. 

Stepping into your fierce, fiery self can be intimidating, but not if you step into the doors of Fit 6-7-8! Raquel makes confidence the standard at this welcoming and inclusive fitness environment! Kristen and Raquel discuss the power of embracing strong feminine energy and how this can benefit everyone. If you are ready to dive into a fun, bubbly, energized discussion this is the episode for you! Sit down with some friends, pour some coffee or or tea, and let's let the sacral and solar plexus energy flow in this uplifting episode! Follow Fit-6-7-8 on Instagram @fit.6.7.8 or go to their Website to book a class or schedule a private group party!

Anxiety is such a common experience that is often misunderstood. In this episode, we connect with Jen Rimes of Holistic Hope, who works with women who experience debilitating anxiety that impacts their daily lives. We discuss her personal story with anxiety, her insight on the experience of anxiety, and some advice and wisdom for allies and partners of those who experience debilitating anxiety. This episode is uplifting and positive, providing insight and a holistic perspective on anxiety! If you would like to learn more about Holistic Hope's program, head over to their Facebook Page or email Jen@holistichope.ca.

Archetypes are Kristen's JAM and she loves to feel a sense of self when associating with them. In this episode, Kristen brings up archetypes that can exist within the Chakras! This episode is so relatable and helps to break down the confusion around the Chakra system, making it more practical and brings the topic closer to home: ourselves! You may leave this episode with a greater understanding of the Chakras and feel like you are #teamsacralchakra or #teamcrownchakra by the end!   If you would like to download the free Chakra 101 guide, click here!

Affirmations are a huge part of our mission and this episode will leave you feeling empowered, inspired, and excited to start your own Affirmation practice! This episode is a stream of consciousness that came through to me while I was out and about and I feel that it is worth sharing with all of you! The affirmations are real, raw, silly, goofy, and everything in between. Put this ish on repeat and take in all of the good vibes that this Throat Chakra expression sends out!

  In this episode, Kristen discusses her Reiki practice and discusses the connection between Reiki and the Chakras. If you have heard about Reiki, either from Affirmations & Innovations or somewhere else, and have been curious about learning more, this is the episode for you! This long awaited discussion dives deep into the ins and outs of a Reiki session, what it is and what it is not, and how it can help you feel better about releasing that which is no longer serving you and accepting that which is for your higher good. If you would like to receive a Reiki session, visit our website. As always, rate, review, and like this episode if you found it useful! 19-100__that_reiki_episode-the_old_soul_millennial_podcast.mp3 File Size: 29931 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

We all love the amazing feeling of eating delicious food, but did you know that it can also be medicine? In this episode Kristen continues the conversation with Caroline of Five Roots as they discuss Traditional Chinese Medicine Nutrition. Grab your notebook for this one! ​ You can follow Caroline on Instagram @five.roots , on Facebook by searching Five Roots Health Coaching or on her website www.five-roots.com. She is now accepting new clients, do not miss out on this opportunity! 18-five_roots_and_food__part_2_-the_old_soul_millennial_podcast.mp3 File Size: 30407 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

Have you ever thought about the connection between food and your Chakras? We met up with Caroline Suhadolnik of Five Roots to talk about just that! There are so many ways that we can balance our Chakras, but food is a fantastic way to incorporate this into our daily life. Caroline is a health coach, utilizing Traditional Chinese Medical Theory to guide her clients to a more balanced state of health. In this episode we also cover other topics under Chinese Nutritional Theory, so listen in and grab a notebook! You can follow Caroline on Instagram @five.roots , on Facebook by searching Five Roots Health Coaching or on her website www.five-roots.com. She is now accepting new clients, do not miss out on this opportunity! 17-the_chakras_and_food_with_five_roots__part_1_-the_old_soul_millennial_podcast.mp3 File Size: 32249 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

Do you ever feel caught in a pattern of a cycle? Challenges can keep popping up in your life that are familiar but under new circumstances. These are lessons that we have not fully learned in the past that are cycling through until we decide to do something different to break the cycle. In this episode, Kristen discusses what it means to recognize these cycles, how we can start to move beyond them, and what this means for our overall growth.  16-breaking_cycles-the_old_soul_millennial_podcast.mp3 File Size: 22768 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

Have you heard of Ayurveda? It is the sister science to Yoga and is an ancient form of holistic, natural medicine in Indian tradition. This system of medicine includes a categorization system called the Doshas. In this episode Kristen describes the Doshas in a very casual way so that you can begin considering your Prakriti, or natural born constitution! We hope to share more information about the benefits of Ayurveda over time, as it is a wonderful way to achieve a healthy lifestyle.  15-about_these_doshas-the_old_soul_millennial_podcast.mp3 File Size: 21787 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

When was the last time you played a game? Not for competition, not to win, not because you were begged to play by a child. When was the last time you played for FUN? We are in a society that thrives on stress and exhaustion. The number of cups of coffee we drank and hours we slept are our badges of honor. What if we, instead, bragged about how much fun we had after work or how we rested and feel so rejuvenated after the weekend? There are so many opportunities to rest and play outside of our responsibilities, even just for 5 minutes at a time, and we are learning this lesson right along with you! It is so easy to keep working, especially when the work does not stop, but this podcast episode encourages you to slow down, play and rest.  14-play___rest-the_old_soul_millennial_podcast.mp3 File Size: 25057 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

Sometimes we forget why we are going along this journey and how we got where we are today. Stress, overworking, and focusing on what comes next can make us feel as though we are running on a never ending hamster wheel. Stepping back and remembering why we are on this path and how we got here can help us remain conscious of the present and recognize our purpose. This episode takes place in a different location, outside, that is out of the ordinary, because Kristen is doing just this! This is the time for you to recognize your purpose and to identify how you can remain creative, excited, and encouraged to continue along this journey to fulfill your purpose! 13-recognizing_your_purpose-the_old_soul_millennial_podcast.mp3 File Size: 24997 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

Ever see repeating numbers? Do colors pop up in your mind or are you drawn to certain colors naturally? Have you ever recognized animals as you walk down the road or when you are at the park? These, along with others, may be messages that are intended for you and are there for you to interpret. In this episode, Kristen discusses her own experiences with messages in the form of colors, numbers, birds, and music. She encourages listeners to start their own journey with messages and to connect to the world around them more intentionally. ​ 12-colors_and_numbers_and_birds_oh_my_-the_old_soul_millennial_podcast.mp3 File Size: 28534 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

When it comes to our passions and interests, we often leave these things on the sideline. We become so caught up in the never ending race of life and believe we do not have time to pursue our thoughts, ideas, passions, and aspirations. However, as Kristen explains in this episode, manifesting our ideas and bringing them to life could impact others on a larger scale and it is our responsibility to use our talents and gifts to make the world a better place. This episode ties episodes 1-10 together and helps us take ownership of our passions and Kristen encourages us to ignite the flame within ourselves to truly step forward and into our purpose.  11-fueling_your_passion-the_old_soul_millennial_podcast.mp3 File Size: 16883 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

Do you have people in your life with whom you connect on a deep, soul level? Do you often experience challenges with this relationship? Soul level relationships can be loving, supportive and filled with communication, but they can also be challenging so that we grow and become better, higher versions of ourselves. In this episode, Kristen discusses how she has made her way through challenges with her now husband and touches on how we can grow our romantic, friend, and family soul relationships so that we do experience, love, support, trust, and comfort.  10-soul_relationships-the_old_soul_millennial_podcast.mp3 File Size: 23184 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

When we start reaching for our higher purpose and start embodying our higher self, we will start attracting soul level friends who will help us grow and evolve. However, we also have a responsibility to be there and to show up for these friends because, if they are truly high vibe, then they will appreciate the support and presence more than you know. Being reliable and leaning in when people need you is such a valuable quality in a soul level friendship. This episode is all about managing soul level friendships and allowing ourselves to honor both the feminine and masculine in our friendships and simply allow ourselves to align with those who are there to serve our highest good. 09-being_a_soul_friend-the_old_soul_millennial_podcast.mp3 File Size: 32725 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

Kristen gets personal in this episode and empowers listeners to step into their purpose and to be receptive to the messages you are receiving. When you do the work to transition out of your survival mode and into a state of self worth, confidence, love, truth, and authenticity, you can truly manifest the dreams that you are seeking and follow the path to success. This episode also discusses spirit guides and guidance from those who are here to help you.  08-Moving On Up-The Old Soul Millennial Podcast File Size: 27761 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

In this episode Kristen discusses how you can stop playing small and start playing big with your dreams, goals, aspirations, and ultimately your life's purpose. Step out of the comfort zone, which usually ends up being a zone of massive discomfort when we are not working towards our life purpose, and step into who you are meant to be. Each of us has the potential to achieve success and abundance while making a lasting impact on the world around us.  07-No More Playing Small-The Old Soul Millennial Podcast.mp3 File Size: 29277 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

Intuition is categorized under feminine, hippie, lacking logic, and sometimes even as ignorant. Recently we have stepped into a time where intuition is valued beyond proof and logic. We are starting to step into our empowerment and notice that the signs we see, the feelings we experience, and the thoughts we have are all pointing us in the right direction if we merely trust our intuition. This episode discusses how we can ignite this intuition and maintain the confidence to trust it. Stop ignoring those red notifications popping up in your head, stomach, or heart and start reading them and taking action based on their message!  06_-__trust_yo_gut_finding_your_intuition_-_the_old_soul_millennial_podcast.mp3 File Size: 34048 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

Releasing emotions, tension, feelings and memories is such a cathartic experience and one that everyone can practice regularly. In this episode, Kristen discusses a wide variety of techniques for releasing that are practical, relatable, and accessible to everyone! She also discusses her own experiences with release as an Old Soul Millennial and shares stories around her personal releases. ​ 05 - Releasing - The Old Soul Millennial Podcast File Size: 32873 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

In this episode Kristen discusses the connection between Yoga and Power Lifting and how the two compliment one another on a physical, mental and soul level. Kristen goes into the history of yoga and how it is beneficial for male athletes. She also discusses how weight lifting can be empowering to women and how women are bring powerful feminine energy into Power Lifting. This episode is also about connecting our dualities and recognizing the balance that they provide. How can your variety of interests combine to create a powerful balance in your life?  04 - The Balanced Duality of Yoga and Powerlifting - The Old Soul Millennial Podcast File Size: 32963 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

In this episode we discuss messages that we receive to guide us and help us. Kristen goes into detail about what these messages may look like, sound like, feel like and how being present allows us to truly open up to and receive these messages.  03 - Did You Get the Message? - The Old Soul Millennial Podcast File Size: 28653 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

Confidence is a beautiful thing and something that everyone is capable of attaining. It is not one single character trait; rather, it comes in many forms and is a reflection of your true personality. Each of you deserves to be confident with who you are, accepting your unique gifts, talents, skills, personality, interests and passions! In this episode we discuss owning, accepting, and loving who you are and growing your own confidence.  02 - Is It Wrong to be Confident? - The Old Soul Millennial Podcast File Size: 31821 kb File Type: mp3 Download File

​In this episode we go deep into stepping up to our authority and empowerment. We discuss setting healthy boundaries so that we gain respect from others and teach others how to treat us. 01 - Stepping Up - The Old Soul Millennial Podcast File Size: 26530 kb File Type: mp3 Download File