Curiously Guided Podcast

Ep.31 | Decoding Astrology and Going Deeper With Your Birth Chart with Astrologer, Shaniel Wisniewski

Interested in Astrology but not sure what some things mean or where to look for insight into your career/business/natural gifts? That’s what we dove into in this episode with Shaniel of Lucky Penny Astrology.
Shaniel has the gift of explaining the complexities and multi-layered nature of Astrology in a way that feels not only understandable but empowering — which we love around here ;)
This episode is perfect for the humans that have maybe explored their sun sign or heard of other parts of the birth chart but don’t know what they all mean. This is like an Astrology 201 breakdown; not quite the basics, but a step above that.
We hope you enjoy!
Overview of the Episode:
Shaniel’s journey of following the nudge to start taking astrology more seriously
What’s a Saturn return?
Sun sign astrology
The realities of starting to work for yourself
What is the midheaven and why can it be helpful with business & career?
What is the North node and what does it mean?
What is Chiron and how can we see it from an empowering perspective?
Using astrology as a tool for self-reflection and decision making
Sign sign, moon sign, rising sign
And so much more!
Resources Mentioned:
Sanctuary Astrology App
About Shaniel Wisniewski:
Shaniel has been a practicing astrologer for over 3 years. She has felt the nudge towards all things spiritual and mystical since she was a child, but it was her Saturn Return that brought her into taking this work seriously. Shaniel's approach to astrology is a bit different; she sees it as a tool for deep Soul connection, a way to empower yourself to live your most authentic and aligned life. Her mission is to help others find clarity, confirmation, and validation on their Soul purpose & understand their unique timing. She currently offers direct one-on-one sessions for personalized cosmic guidance.
 
Website: www.luckypennyastrology.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckypennyastrology/
 
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Ep.30 | Stop Forcing Your Business to Meet All of Your Needs

We’ve noticed a pattern popping up over and over again, not only with our clients, but with ourselves, and it’s around this idea or belief that our business has to meet all of our needs...
In this episode, we dive into how sticking to that perspective can not only hold our business back from growth, but it can also create problems in all different areas of our lives.
We start off focusing on business, but oooooh baby, when we start applying these ideas to partnerships, relationships, and friendships, and that’s when it gets real juicy…
We hope you enjoy!
 
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Ep.29 | Nervous System Regulation & Holistic Wellness; The Journey of Healing Yourself Naturally with Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Moniq...

In this episode, Monique dives into and explains holistic healing and health in a way that’s not only refreshing but wildly empowering.
Tune in to get the full breakdown of what nervous system regulation is, why it’s so important to integrate during your health journey, and how to get started.
Learning the language of your body can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re in the middle of dealing with health issues, but this episode is sure to give you some insight, inspiration, and practical tips to help support you as you navigate it.
Cheers, friends! We hope you enjoy :)
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HEALER: walks you step by step through encouraging a healing foundation, learning about common root causes, understanding your unique body's language, learning how to understand what your body is asking for and how to support it. A healing toolbox that supports your unique body, a powerful course that helps you lean into the healer that you already are.
RISE AND RELEASE: walks you step by step through the nervous system and subconscious wound healing.  Identify and release false truths, understand where they came from, identify and meet your needs, heal past trauma and encourage nervous system regulation ongoing.  Move from fear and disconnect to safety and empowerment.
Overview of the Episode:
Monique's chronic 12-year health journey moving from multiple diagnoses to being diagnosis-free
Learning the language of your body
Finding the root cause of an illness
How emotional, mental, and nervous system health creates physical symptoms
How to start reducing your toxic load, one small change at a time
How Monique started teaching her kids to follow their intuition and listen to their body
What the source of Monique’s chronic anxiety actually was
Exploring nervous system regulation and why triggers happen
How to start replacing false truths with empowering statements
Why affirmations need a precursor and why they might not feel great for you
and so much more!
Resources Mentioned:
Book: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
About Monique Hessler:
Monique Hessler personally experienced chronic illness for over 12 years and healed naturally, freeing herself from the diseases and lengthy list of full-body debilitating symptoms that she once suffered daily. Monique is now a wellness coach and Certified Integrative Health Practitioner specializing in overcoming chronic illnesses, trauma healing, and nervous system regulation. She uses her personal experience plus education in holistic wellness, nutrition, nervous system regulation, psychology, and energy medicine to teach others how to identify and heal their root cause of dysregulation. Guiding them in healing naturally, trusting their body again, stepping into their power, and finally getting back to truly living their life.
 
Website: https://moniquehesslerwellness.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniquehesslerwellness/
 
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Ep.28 | Creating the Business You Want to See in the World with Samantha Williford of Lost Hill Lake Events

This episode was a BLAST to record. Sam from Lost Hill Lake is one of Shay’s long-time childhood friends, and this conversation really felt like we were all just hanging out at a sleepover.
Join us as we dive really deep into what it actually means to be a leader in a growing business, and how Sam’s approach to hiring is a game-changer.
We also chat about what it means to have a win-win-win business, and how open communication and radical responsibility can not only be good for clients but also for the growth of a business itself.
Enjoy :)
OVERVIEW OF THE EPISODE:
Sam’s story of following curiosity to building a multi-6 figure year business
Growing the capacity to learn as you go
The reality of the difference between an online business and a physical business
A lesson in learning how to release the things you can’t control while having backup plans 
The truth about the first 5 years in business
A different (and more powerful) approach to hiring and team building and bringing the human back into it 
Why Sam’s business has a really high employee retention rate 
How taking personal responsibility and honest communication can change the game when dealing with clients
Sam’s honest approach to leadership and how it’s helping the business flourish
About Samantha Williford:
Samantha Williford is the owner and operating manager at Lost Hill Lake, a weddings and events venue on her family's 200-acre farm. She's dedicated to building an intentional business that prioritizes giving back to its team, their community, the natural environment, and turning a profit. Samantha is a mother to 2 young kids, an avid swimmer with a passion for growth and development work, and a travel enthusiast. You can usually catch Samantha dreaming up her next big idea or taking a nap. "Life's all about balance.”
 
Website: https://www.losthilllakeevents.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/losthilllakeevents/
 
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Ep.27 | 10 of the Biggest Roadblocks that Hold Online Business Owners Back + What You Can Do to Avoid Them

We decided to do something a little different for this podcast episode. Typically when we record solo episodes with just us, we choose a theme and allow ourselves to riff on it for a bit. This episode has a bit more structure to it.
Tune in to get our perspectives on 10 of the biggest roadblocks that hold online business owners back from creating a sustainable and fulfilling business.
For each of the 10 roadblocks we cover, we chat about our experiences, things we’ve learned, and advice we’d give to our younger selves.
And as always, our conversation includes a bit of strategy, and a bit of energetics to create a well-rounded, and enjoyable conversation filled with practical tips and some laughs along the way ;)
We hope you enjoy!
 
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Ep.26 | Data, Energetics, Discernment: The Key Ingredients to Running a Sustainable Online Business With SEO Strategist & Measurement Marketer, Pri Kr...

When a lot of us get started in the online business space, we focus heavily on the strategic side of things, without realizing that there’s another piece to the puzzle; energetics.
This fun and informative conversation with Pri covers a little bit of all of it; the importance of tracking data, SEO, and measurement marketing, while still checking in with yourself and using discernment so you can build a business you actually feel passionate about.
Make sure you listen to the end of the episode because we end up chatting about some things that we’re noticing in the online space, and how they’re not as productive or as “values” driven as they may seem.
It gets juicy ;)
We hope you enjoy the episode!
 
OVERVIEW OF THE EPISODE:
Pri’s story of following curiosity
What can happen if you build a business “you think you should” vs. one you care deeply for
Going from a primarily logic & strategic-based business to a more energetic-based business
How strategy and energetics play together and how we really need both to build a sustainable business
How to start strengthening your muscle of discernment and why it’s important
Why Pri went back to working for corporate before returning back to her business and how it shifted some things
What is measurement marketing and why it’s the part of your marketing plan that you’re missing?
Why you don’t actually need Instagram to market your business
The pitfalls of primarily using Instagram for visibility
How we started integrating our Human Design charts into our business & marketing
The truth we’re noticing behind “community over competition” in the online space
Data, energetics, and discernment
Gaslighting and virtue signaling in the online space
Resources Mentioned:
How to Set Up and Starting Tracking in GA4: Mariah’s YouTube Tutorial
Pri’s About Page: https://prikruijen.com/about
About Pri Kruijen:
Pri is an award-winning SEO Strategist and Measurement Marketer. She uses her 13 + years of experience to take the guesswork out of marketing so her clients can be confident and certain in making smarter business decisions Her mission is to help more women become financially independent so they can stand in their power and walk away from any situation that isn't serving them
 
Website: https://prikruijen.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prikruijen/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prikruijen
 
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Ep.25 | The Power of the Subconscious Mind: A Grounded Perspective on Manifestation and Creating Your Own Reality with Mindset and Manifestation Coach...

Manifestation. Subconscious Reprogramming. Hypnotherapy.
We all have been hearing these words floating around lately, but what do they actually MEAN? Are they just a bunch of hocus pocus, or are they backed by science and data?
And for the love of God, can someone just explain all of this in a way that makes practical and grounded sense????
Yes. Yes, we can.
And that’s exactly what this episode is all about.
Tirrell has such a gift of explaining these topics and answering our questions in a way that feels both fun, and practical. His perspective and approach are ones you’ll definitely want to take notes on…
We hope you enjoy this episode!
 
OVERVIEW OF THE EPISODE:
Tirrell's journey of following the nudge
Why intention is everything?
What actually IS manifestation?
How to start manifesting
Making manifesting practical and grounded
What is hypnosis/hypnotherapy and how does it work?
What is the subconscious mind?
Why the feelings and meanings you put behind an experience are super important
How hypnotherapy can help a pivot in goals/behavior easier
How simply having awareness of something is powerful all on its own
Wtf is the quantum field?
How to start questioning and getting curious about your beliefs
Can you really create your own reality?
Tirrell’s biggest money manifestation to date - ((it blew my mind))
Resources Mentioned:
Tirrell’s Podcast; Magic Meets Mind: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magic-meets-mind-with-tirrell-cherry/id1603769677
Book: Reality Transurfacing
Joe Dispenza’s Book “Becoming Supernatural”
Dr. Bruce Liption’s Book “Biology of Belief”
About Tirrell Cherry:
Tirrell is a mindset and manifestation coach here to help others rewire subconscious beliefs that are holding them back from clarity, peace, and the confidence so that they can create a life on their own terms. He is a no-nonsense hypnotist that guides you toward self-empowerment; always the voice of reason that says, "you can do anything you want to do, let's get to it".
 
Website: https://tirrellcherry.life/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tirrellcherry/
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Ep.24 | Lifestyle Design: What it Really Means and How We Use it to Navigate the Ups and Downs of Being a Business Owner

“A lot of our lifestyle choices are a reaction to circumstances “ - Shay
Navigating the business space, regardless of what kind of business you operate, can be tricky. There are so many solutions, so many ways to do things, AND so many people telling you which way is the “right” way, which is exactly why we wanted to chat about Lifestyle Design on the podcast.
Shay has been exploring Lifestyle Design for years now, and the way she breaks it down and uses it for decision-making can be a really helpful anchor in business.
The conversation dives into both of our different approaches to Lifestyle Design, dealing with and navigating the comparison game (that we all get caught up in), giving ourselves the permission to unlearn shit that doesn’t resonate, and behind the scenes of how we’ve been walking the talk in our life and business lately.
If you’re looking for a dose of inspiration and motivation when it comes to running a business YOUR way, this is the episode for you. Enjoy!
“Lifestyle design is a consistent reflection” - Mariah
 
OVERVIEW:
What IS lifestyle design?
Mariah & Shay’s completely different yet still wildly successful approaches to lifestyle design
Exploring the freedom we have as online business owners
Growth seasons vs. coasting seasons in business
Can you allow what you’ve already done to pay off?
External growth vs. inner growth
How business owners are stepping into and creating a new way of doing business
The truth behind what’s truly holding us back from being MAGNETIC in our business & marketing
What is unlearning and why is it helpful?
The comparisonitis trap, why do we do it?
An inside look at what Mariah & Shay are navigating currently in life and business
Exploring how we can build the courage to choose ourselves and choose our curiosity, over and over again.
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Ep.23 | Trauma 101: What is Trauma? Relational Trauma + How to Become More Trauma-Informed in Your Work with Resilience and Self-Trust Coach, Lindsay ...

We have been CRAVING an episode like this. A total deep dive into “Trauma 101”. With trauma healing, trauma work, and trauma awareness coming to the forefront of the collective, we thought it was important to take it back to the basics.
So often we all move forward with assumptions about things, without realizing we don’t know the foundations of them. SO, that’s what this episode is about, the core concepts of what trauma is, relational trauma, and how we can all start becoming more trauma-informed in our work.
….but don’t think we only talk about the surface-level definitions and explanations of this stuff. You know us better than that ;)
This episode is EXPLODING with true vulnerability and transparency, all wrapped together with Lindsay’s raw, honest, and genius perspective.
Lindsay’s work and journey are nothing short of inspirational and motivational. She’s diving deep into doing the work not only for herself but for her clients too. We all know that the world needs more healing, and she’s a beautiful example of how to do that in a way that’s both safe, and authentic.
We hope you enjoy this episode!
 
“Without safety, the potential for healing is limited” - Lindsay Tauscher
 
OVERVIEW OF THE EPISODE:
Lindsay’s journey to becoming a coach and how she followed the nudge one step at a time
Moving from a directive perspective to a guiding perspective with clients
How having a lack of emotional attunement in childhood can impact us for the rest of our lives
What actually IS trauma?
How creating a more trauma-informed world allows us to meet someone where they’re at, nuances and all
Shock trauma vs. relational trauma
How relational trauma impacts our self-concept and why it can often go undetected as a form of “trauma” itself
How shame becomes inherited, even if the caregivers from early years are well-meaning
Why/ how do we start suppressing our authentic expression in childhood?
What are adaptive survival strategies?
Is perfectionism a trauma response?
Resources Mentioned:
Lindsay’s “Claiming Your Resources” Guide: A free 43-page guide to claiming the unique resources you need to stay resilient while navigating life’s ups and downs (without abandoning your own self-care).
About Lindsay Tauscher:
Lindsay Tauscher (she/they) is a trauma-informed Resilience and Self-Trust Coach based in Washington, DC (the ancestral lands of the Anacostan and Piscataway peoples). She works with perfectionists, people-pleasers, and trauma survivors who notice that the creative ways they protect themselves in a harsh world are getting in the way of the life and relationships they actually want. Through individual and group coaching, she helps her clients deepen their understanding of the patterns that have been holding them back. With a focus on cultivating increased resilience and self-trust, her work supports them to tap into the ease, joy, pleasure, and connection they want and deserve.
 
Website: https://workwithlindsay.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workwithlindsay
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workwithlindsay
 
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Ep.22 | How to Use Curiosity to Heal Yourself and Your Business With Holistic Health Coach, Brenna Steiner

Brenna’s story and journey gave me straight chills and had me on the edge of my seat for this entire episode. If you’re looking for not only an inspiring story, but one filled with compassion, healing, purpose, and transformation, this is the one.
In this episode, we dive into so many layers and facets of healing, and how taking a more simplified and holistic approach can heal so much more than what we think is possible.
We explore the power of curiosity, creativity, and play, especially as it pertains to building a business and healing from the inside out.
And if you’d like to support the Applied Mindfulness & SEL Curriculum that Brenna is bringing into schools, learn more here: http://www.alphawavecurriculum.com/
We loved this conversation, and we hope you do too, enjoy!
 
OVERVIEW OF THE EPISODE:
Brenna’s journey to find what “being healthy” means for her
How she took a holistic approach to healing from the inside out, including her nervous system, chronic fatigue, and other symptoms
Using curiosity as a tool for business building
Learning how to be still in the moments that felt impossible. Listening for the message.
How to start being open and curious about your own healing
The power in the micro-moments and how they all mix and mold to create our unique story
Exploring the paradox of doing less, while doing “more”
How the elements of health can actually be simplified
Why cultivating a relationship with intuition is the key to sustainable health and happiness
Exploring the idea of allowing ourselves to thrive, and not just coast through life
Why allowing our personalities to fall away is actually a good thing
How to start asking better questions so we can use our minds in a way that empowers and expands us
How we can transform perfectionism through play, especially in business
 
About Brenna Steiner:
Brenna is a certified mindfulness, meditation, and holistic health coach with over 16 years of experience working with clients of all ages, clinicians, and mental health practitioners across the country. In recent years, she’s found herself revisiting her original passion to inspire and educate young adults facing mental health challenges. She grew up with severe depression and anxiety which has deeply impacted her ability to socialize and succeed scholastically. Her career is the result of a pursuit to better understand herself and teach others the process and practices of nourishing self-care for an authentic, heart-inspired, and successful life.
 
Website: https://alphawaveconsulting.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brennasteiner
 
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