Just Being

Two words. Six tiny letters. Years to understand and apply the wisdom inside of them  — Just Be.I’m Shauna VanBogart and I spent years operating from a system that said achievement equals love, joy, happiness, fulfillment.But the more I achieved, the more boxes I checked off my list, the more friction I felt inside. And the more it affected other areas of my life.I would look at my professional bio, this long list of achievements and media credentials, I would look in the mirror and truly see a beautiful competent smart woman staring back at me …   and I would find myself shaking my head. I started asking myself, does any of this really matter when I can’t seem to find the soul behind it? Where am I? What happened? Why can’t I feel as good as this all supposedly looks? Everything changed when I started asking different questions. Instead of, “What do I need to do?” I started asking, “Who am I?” and  “How do I bring MORE of who I am to the table?"This podcast, this story, this journey will show you those answers.  Just Being is both a personal journal, a series of stories from myself and others, and the wisdom for discovering how you can become more you and make it pay off - for both you AND the world.  And not just financially but in all the other areas of your life. Hear from me and others who are living, breathing walking billboards of unconventional paths to achievement and success who place emphasis on intuition and emotional-intelligence.This 16-episode season of Just Being is a journey into bridging the gap between what it means to just be9… and how this essential and imperative unfoldment of who you really are plays a direct role in building an abundant, legitimate and profitable business. Maybe you’re stuck. Maybe you’re bored. Maybe you’re out of alignment or sensing there’s something more for you — something bigger for you to do in this world.  Regardless, templated business strategies are out, turning inward is in. It’s time to evolve yourself so you can elevate your business and the impact it will have in this world. I invite you to join us by subscribing to Just Being in iTunes or your favorite podcasting app so you are the first to know when the episodes air.

#01: During the 4th of July party, I’m asked a common small talk question. So, what do you do? (And, I lie.) How are you supposed to respond when you just don’t know anymore? Or when you’re deeply uncomfortable talking about your work? Well, when you own your own business, you better figure it out (fast). When you’re clogged up, stuck, or flat out ready for a new adventure, you have to… just be you. Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#02: A woman in a pencil skirt and 4-inch stilettos hailing down a taxi on the streets of Manhattan. If you asked me to describe what I thought success looked like as a kid, this was it. But today? Today if I saw that woman, I’d guess she’s underpaid, overworked, and dying to take off her shoes. In-demand. Rushing around. Always on the go. Being an achiever is great… until it gets in your way.Enjoy this episode of Just Being! Send any comments or questions to hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#03: Talking with a counselor, I demanded to know: How do I care less? Highly sensitive. Empathetic. Intuitive. It took me a long time to integrate these spiritual gifts (as I now see them) into my life and career. It’s only looking back that I can piece together how each hunch and gut feeling led me to the exact place I needed to be when I needed to be there. Surprise! You’re intuitive (and that’s a good thing). Enjoy this episode of Just Being! Send any questions to hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#05: What will he think when I say it? Admitting this thing I’ve kept secret for so long and waiting for a reaction is terrifying. I start with a disclaimer. Because while logically I know it’s okay to say what I’m about to say, I’m not convinced I should be the one to say it. There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who do only what’s known and those who test the limits of possibility. I guess it’s time to decide, who am I?Thanks for listening! Say hi at hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#04: There was a pit in my stomach as I left the interview. All of a sudden, the thought of getting the job I applied for didn’t feel right. Financially, I needed the work. I was young, broke, and afraid of overstaying my welcome as I crashed with family. The problem was I couldn’t bring myself to want it. What do you do when you’re struggling to make a decision? Now I know... you find purpose. Because being in purpose pays off.Thanks for listening! Share with me at hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#06: Sabotage. Resistance. Fear. Overthink. Distraction. Comparison. Self-doubt. Plateaus. No matter how you feel held back, when you’re not taking the action you know you need to take or when you hit a financial glass ceiling in your business, it’s imperative you get at the subconscious block keeping you stuck. You’re not broken, but it is time to evolve.  Enjoy this episode of Just Being! Please send any comments and questions to hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#07: I sat in Starbucks night after night for hours on end writing a business plan. Looking back, there were many more important things I could’ve been doing. But there I was, in blissful ignorance, doing the only thing I knew to do as a 20-something starting her first business. So focused on growth and marketing, I didn’t realize I was inadvertently tapping into two of the most powerful ingredients for success. Just be ignorant (and okay with it).Thanks for listening! Say hi at hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#08: Two nights before the wedding my script was unfinished. In tears, I said, “Who am I to officiate a wedding? Who am I to think I’m qualified?” Not 24 hours later, the Universe gave me a get-out-of-jail-free card. I was set on fire. (Quite literally, thanks to a resort buffet.) After two hospitals, two hours, and one surgeon, I had every reason to walk away. But here’s to doing the darn thing ANYWAY. Here’s to just being courageous.Thanks for listening! Say hi at hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#09: Going back to that relationship was a big, daring leap. So, when it came crashing down only three months later, I was wrecked. Like flattened-to-the-floor-in-a-pile-of-tissues devastated. Awake for days. Not eating. Not leaving the house. It was an avalanche of emotion I didn’t know how to handle. When (like me) you’ve spent most of your life managing your emotions, it’s time to just be emotional… finally.Thanks for listening! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#10: Twelve walls made of iron, surrounded by a moat with crocodiles and dragons, protected by an army. This is how I used to defend against feeling like an imposter. I kept people at arm’s length so they couldn’t discover my humanness. But what if instead, we own the good, the bad, and the hot mess? What if being who you are is true congruency (and that gets results)? When you want more money and more satisfaction, just be congruent.Thanks for listening! Say hi at hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#11: This might surprise you, but I don’t have a sense of smell. So, when he told me my car reeked (like dead body reeked), I was mortified. You might think shame can’t get any louder than a new boyfriend discovering you’ve been driving around with weeks-old garbage... but then you must not know about debt. It’s that four-letter-word that’ll keep you small and stuck (and ashamed) until you decide to finally just be vulnerable.Thanks for listening! Say hi at hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

Shauna VanBogart here, breaking plans and our scheduled podcast to speak very briefly to whats on my heart and certainly what’s more relevant this week. And to give you a piece of homework instead.Just Being podcast speaks in depth about self-healing — addressing your wounds, your inner pains, your emotions. I consider this self-work some of the most important work in the world and I feel privileged to play a role in it. But being a part of and witnessing an individual heal is not at the core of why I do this work. It is because I know what this kind of self-evolution does on a familial, generational, community and global-level. When you do this work, as hard and painful as it is to look at it and deal with it, what you’re actually doing in this process is increasing your capacity to love. When you connect to your inner child who was wounded, hurt and victimized, you are not just healing — you are quite literally expanding your field of compassion and your ability to empathize. This is actually what I do — not just help them overcome roadblocks but to assist people in becoming brighter and stronger conduits of love, because in doing so, it has an immediate and profound effect on the progression of society as a whole. When a client heals an internal wound, just loving and receiving love becomes easier. They don’t have to effort their way to self-care or trip up on setting boundaries or acting courageously, they organically just step into a place of empowerment. But the higher purpose AND payoff to you doing self-work is that it provides you with the stamina and strength to serve. To take action from a place of love not fear.But you don’t need to wait to heal yourself to expand your forcefield of love and empowerment so you can serve. This channel opens when we connect to any wound, including the wounds outside of us. It’s the being willing to go there, to hold space for, to engage that cultivates an expansion of love, and thus emotional intelligence and fortitude within ourselves. What you are seeing this week are many opportunities to expand your forcefield— our nations and our people’s wounds are playing out for us - quite loudly - calling for our engagement. Racism has always been there. It’s been loud and in our faces before — many many times —  and it’s been far too easy to turn away, to judge it, or to say or think, “What can I possibly do - this is so big ..” Or “It doesn’t involve me, why get involved?” Or even “I’m not a black person so how could I possibly understand or help?” When you choose to connect to the wounds of others - not through the filter of judgement, fear, or ego; when you stop and look, listen, engage and refuse to turn away, no matter how painful it may feel or as uncomfortable as it is … what you’re doing in that moment is committing to being a part of the solution our country so desperately needs by becoming a conduit of love. To use the luxury of your privilege to champion for your fellow brothers and sisters who have been discriminated and oppressed for centuries — not because it’s just the right thing to do but because you KNOW in your soul, in your heart, that living a life of freedom only means something if they can participate with you.So instead of listening to my episode this week, I want to turn your attention instead to three incredible podcasts from black voices who speak to the systematic racism that still exists in our country. And if you don’t think this small and effortless action on your part does not make a difference, please listen to what I’m saying here — when you connect with these voices, attune, and use the tool of your listening ear to hear the stories and the voices behind them - to find empathy in the wounds of your community and these citizens in it … consider it an act of necessary self-expansion. I know you want to help - consider attuning to these voices as your homework so you can have the stamina for your actions. Build up your forcefield of love through the connection and empathy you will feel when you listen. lBecause love is the most powerful resource in this world - a force more powerful than hate that leads to profound movement and action that is not just seemingly obligatory but whole-heartedly necessary. Be a student of these voices, it will make you strong. It will make you courageous. It ill make you discerning. So that you can continue to take whatever action you feel compelled to take from the motivation of love, not fear.  Here are my three podcast recommendations:Intersectionality Matters! - Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw, an American civil rights advocate and a leading scholar of critical race theory. (LINK: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intersectionality-matters/id1441348908)- I specifically recommend the episode “A Mother’s Nightmare: The Life & Death of Korryn Gaines” for its intimate look at fear and the story of a 23-year-old black woman who was killed in her own home by police in 2016.1619 - A profound, historical work of art by the New York Times hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones (LINK: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1619/id1476928106).  - This entire series, five episodes in length, is incredible. Code Switch - Fearless conversations about race, hosted by journalists of color, tackling the subject of race head-on and produced by NPR. (LINK: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch)  - Their most recent episode titled, “A Decade Of Watching Black People Die” hosted by and Shereen Marisol Meraji and Gene Demby is especially powerful.  We all have work to do. Let’s start here. 

#12: A wet, floppy noodle. That’s what I looked like as a cheerleader and how I knew it was not my zone of genius. But classical piano? Web design? Pitch coaching? How do you sort through the things you’re good at doing to find your true purpose? It took me years to realize that some things you’re good at doing are simply meant to be hobbies (not careers). It’s a lesson on just being in your zone of genius you can’t afford to miss.Thanks for listening! Talk to me at hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#13: The certification means nothing. Those are the four words I wanted to tell anyone who’d listen. This industry has no barriers to entry. No client has ever asked about my credentials. Remember, the Universe seeks to make you right. If you think you need a certification to sign clients, you’re right. If you think making money is hard, you’re right. The real question is… What do you want to be right about?Thank you for listening! Share your questions and comments at hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#14: Life on a boat. It’s one thing my husband thought he wanted. But after a year of living together on the Charleston Harbor, it turns out life aboard isn’t all he first imagined. Sometimes, the grand visions we have for our lives don’t end up being our final destinations. Whether they’re layovers, clarity checkpoints, or pitstops, there’s a fine line between being a visionary and letting a vision get in your way. Thanks for listening! Say hi at hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#15: 50 contributors. Curated subscription boxes. Partnerships with Self Magazine. Certifications in 30 countries. Two six-figure businesses. Things were going well and by all accounts, I was incredibly successful. That’s why what I did next was all the more surprising. I wouldn’t know until much later that I was accidentally stumbling upon the key to sustainable success that finally feels as good as it looks.Thanks for listening to Just Being! Say hi at hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

#16: Stop. This. Insanity. That’s what I said as I locked eyes with myself in the mirror. No longer would I leave meetings due to this insecurity. No longer would I fix, force, or try to look any different than I did. No longer would I tiptoe around what I ultimately knew to be true. I made a vow right then and there as I leaned against the bathroom vanity. It’s time to finally, FULLY just be all-inclusive to who I am. Thanks for listening to Just Being! Say hi at hello@shaunavanbogart.com.External Website Linkhttp://shaunavanbogart.com

Talking with thousands of entrepreneurs, I've learned it's individuals with big hearts and big gifts to share that hold themselves back the most. It's your very good heart getting in your way. And I can't sit by and watch good-hearted, gifted people and business owners with valuable solutions for the world, hesitating to share them. Not just because the world will benefit but because I believe and know the most satisfying feeling in the world is feeling the impact of your gifts expressed. Here's to Just Being… Seen.Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content and video diaries of the making of Just Being Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/

#01: If you have a tendency to overthink like me, you know your mind can lead you to a lot of interesting places. Second guessing. Constant questioning. Searching for validation. There's no time this seems to happen more than right before or after speaking publicly (or posting on social media). No matter who you are or what you do, if you want real influence and impact in the world, you know you have to show up and let yourself just be seen. But how?Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content and video diaries of the making of Just Being Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/

#02: If you ever feel like an aversion to public speaking is wired into your DNA… you might be right. From an evolutionary standpoint, humans have needed to fit in, not stand out. But now that our survival needs have shifted and putting yourself out there is becoming more and more crucial for impact and growth in business, how do you make showing up comfortable? What exactly is that spark, that magnetism, we see in others… and how do you capture it for yourself? What does it take to finally show up, be seen, and be accepted for who you really are?Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content and video diaries of the making of Just Being Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/Thanks to special guest Sarah Ashman!https://www.instagram.com/publicpersona/http://www.public-persona.com/

#03: I might be good at saving face, but I was not good at failing. So when no one showed up to the event I spent months planning, I was humiliated - publicly. Fast forward 5 years and over 600 people would show up to the same event. This part of my story would become one of the things I'm most proud of. Which leads me to question: What if there's a deeper purpose to failures and mistakes? What if it was always safe for us to keep going even when things don't work out perfectly? What if it's okay to just be you and just be seen… even failing? Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content and video diaries of the making of Just Being Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/

#04: I almost got kicked out of college for plagiarizing a paper. Because it was more important for me to not fail than it was for me to succeed. More important to be perfect than just be me. Then there's the ‘Cranberry Juice Guy' who went viral online for skateboarding to work while drinking cranberry juice and listening to Fleetwood Mac. My off-brand moment that almost got me expelled and his on-brand moment that's now earned him well over $10k and a new truck. Two opposite-spectrum moments that allow us to look at how we're showing up, holding ourselves back, and what it means for us to Just Be Seen… On Brand. Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content and ‘video diaries' of the making of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/Thanks to special guest Amber Williams!https://www.instagram.com/amberwilliams.co/https://amberwilliams.co/

#05: I'm one of those people who cries when impassioned - like when talking about the work I do or when watching someone in the fullest expression of their gift. I also cry when I feel like I'm in trouble or did something wrong. And definitely cry when I witness something traumatic - like when I found a resident unresponsive while working as a teenager at an Assisted Living Center. So while I've always known I was emotional, what I didn't know was that some people are highly sensitive - genetically. Experts have studied what it means to have a highly acute nervous system, but there's still work to be done to acknowledge there's nothing wrong, and actually a whole lot right, about Just Being Seen as sensitive. Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content and ‘video diaries' of the making of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/Thanks to special guest Shannon Callarman!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thundermooncoaching/  Website: https://validfeelings.substack.com/

#06: There are facets of my life I decide in advance to fail at. Bathroom etiquette is one. Making ‘hot toddies' is another. Because it's abundance, not shame, that's found in Just Being Seen as Imperfect. Know what else you'll find there? The key to freeing yourself from the ‘self-help spiral' and the answer to one of Law of Attraction's biggest questions: What do you do when no matter what you do, you just can't change that one area of your life or business you're trying so hard to fix? Let's talk about it in this episode of Just Being Seen as Imperfect. Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content and ‘video diaries' of the making of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/

#07: Have you ever heard someone say, “There's a six-year-old running around in a 40-year-old's body?” Despite growing older, some parts of yourself might not exactly be adults. And the problem with that is, when your inner child's at the wheel, you might end up getting the exact opposite experience than what you're intending. It begs the question: How do you actually get what you want? And not just what - but who - is driving your thoughts and behaviors, and dictating whether you're working with yourself, or against?Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content and ‘video diaries' of the making of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/Thanks to special guest Aleka Thorvalson!Website: https://alekasky.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlohaHealingArts/ 

#08: Within a second of glancing at his profile picture, I was hit with a tidal wave of fear. I knew nothing about this man, yet I could sense him: he had dark energy. Later, I'd learn this individual was a con artist with a dangerous past. Angela Brooks is a retired psychiatric nurse who's had coffee with some of the worst people you can meet on the street. We often talk about the “light” side of being intuitive, but talking about the “other” side too is how you hone your gifts, deepen your self-trust, and expand your impact in the biggest way. So, let's talk about Just Being Seen in The Dark.Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content and ‘video diaries' of the making of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/Thanks to special guest Angela Brooks!Instagram: @angelabrooks1Website: angelabrook.com 

#09: You're exhausted by your marketing efforts because you're playing an unwinnable game. Rather than trying to convince people who don't get it, what if you focused on connecting with those who do? This episode explores a new approach to answering commonly asked questions in business like: What marketing strategies will get me the biggest results? How do I find and attract ideal clients? How do I make more conversions and sales? Let's break down the ‘unwinnable games' holding us back in business, and talk about how to find your community in this episode of Just Being Seen as Connective.  Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content such as ‘video diaries' of the making of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/

#10: I was a rule-follower. People pleaser. Committed to the ‘good girl complex' and what I thought it meant to be a ‘good' person. My guest this week had his own upbringing with rules he was expected to follow… until he found those very rules threatening his life. In this week's episode of Just Being Seen, Michael Weston and I are constructively challenging the rules around what it means to be “good”, be successful, and make money or create impact… and talking about how to create your own rules that align with you who are now and where you want to go.Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content such as ‘video diaries' of the making of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/Thanks to special guest Michael Weston!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_andrew_weston/  Website: https://yoursupernormal.com/

#11: ‘You look like you're playing business.' I wasn't offended by his comment because once I saw what he did, I couldn't unsee it. I was trying to prove I had serious work to offer the world versus just being here to do serious work. As a result, I was watering down my impact. Because as counter-intuitive as it sounds, if you want to be of the most service, you have to risk Just Being seen as Selfish first.Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content such as ‘video diaries' of the making of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/Thanks to special guest Michael Weston!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_andrew_weston/  Website: https://yoursupernormal.com/

#12: We all have voices in our lives that weigh heavily. Perhaps it's a parent. Or a mentor. Or, like it was for me, it might be your spouse. And while it's certainly not wrong to value the opinions of others, especially those close to us, making other people the authority in your life or business might cause you to take action that's out of alignment. When you're operating in opposition to your intuition, unleashing your greatness and getting what you truly desire is found by stepping into your truth - and Just Being Seen as Liberated.Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content such as ‘video diaries' of the making of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/

#13: I once walked out of an appointment in tears because it felt like everyone around me wished I would do the opposite of what I felt was right for me and my daughter. My guest this week has lost close friends because of her gifts as an energy healer. It's not always easy owning less conventional parts of your gifts and your work... We sometimes feel intense pressure to justify or defend ourselves. Or we try to hide away our intuitive or spiritual knowings. Your job isn't to be liked by everyone, but to trust yourself and be fully y-o-u. Here's how to let yourself Just Be Seen as Multi-Dimensional. Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content such as ‘video diaries' of the making of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/Thanks to special guest Dr. Gail Van Kanegan!Website: https://drgailv.com/ 

#14: As a kid, I was interested in all things tarot cards, clairvoyance, and Ouija boards. I was even a regular customer on Etsy purchasing $13 psychic readings. It was my way of creating control where I felt I had none. The problem? This desire for control left me seeking external authority and answers at a massive cost to my self-agency. So I took a multi-year break from it all… until one day I decided to send money to a stranger on the Internet and learned how to see energy as a tool for self-trust and inner growth. Let's talk about that journey - and how to hone your gifts in extrasensory perception- on this episode of Just Being Seen as Energy.Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content such as ‘video diaries' of the making of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/Thanks to special guest J Ro!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_jro/?hl=enWebsite: http://www.jrohealing.com/

#15:  Imagine someone you love making a list of all the things about you that annoy them, and then you stumbling upon said list. This actually happened to me… with an old boyfriend. We as humans have a hard enough time navigating our own imperfections (and making sure they don't hold us back from showing up and creating impact in the world) but when you see those very same imperfections spelled out on a piece of paper by a loved one, it's devasting. First, you feel defeat, then you feel anger, then blame, and then you go into full-on control mode to make sure you never feel this way again. We hope people-pleasing and perfectionism will lead to being liked and feeling enough, but often we're just left feeling burnt-out, boxed in, or held back. The true path to inner freedom and big impact is found in Just Being Seen as Whole. Thanks for listening to Just Being! Please send questions or comments to hello@shaunavanbogart.comAnd check out the Just Being Community on Patreon for early access to new episodes, casual BONUS episodes, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content such as ‘video diaries' of the making of Season 2: https://www.patreon.com/justbeingExternal Website Link: http://shaunavanbogart.comFollow Shauna on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunavanbogart/