Intentional Living Starts Here with Finnian Kelly
Everyday Awakening
I sat down with Finnian Kelly, founder of Intentionality, Inc., and a globally recognized breathwork facilitator, for a powerful conversation about living from the inside out. Finnian shares his personal awakening journey and explores how true transformation begins within. Together, we reflect on the question: Am I living from love or fear? He reminds us that awakening is available right now and offers a clear, grounded roadmap for beginning the journey. In this conversation, Finnian shares practical tools and frameworks to support a more expansive human experience, guiding us from...
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Healing Lives in the Body
Everyday Awakening
We often turn to therapy when we feel unsettled—and therapy is valuable. But talking can only take us so far. The truth is, our past experiences live in our body, not just our mind. In this solo episode, Catherine shares a personal moment that revealed just how deeply our past lives in the body. While therapy offers insight, the real shift happens when we turn inward, breathe, and allow long-held emotions to release. She explores: • Why true healing is body-based • How childhood wounds live in our nervous system • What happens when we finally let ourselves feel • Somatic...
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Never Stop Learning: Lessons from Trauma Survivor & CEO Des Hague
Everyday Awakening
In this powerful conversation, Des Hague opens up about the traumatic childhood he overcame—abuse, instability, and homelessness—and the inner drive that helped him reclaim his life. His mantra, Onwards, fueled his rise to CEO, investor, author, and national leader who now channels his success into helping others. Des’s story is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and choosing purpose. Des is a business executive, investor, author, and keynote speaker. He leads Hague Enterprises, where he invests in and guides companies nationwide. The author of Think Your Way to the...
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Awakening through Trauma with Dr. John King
Everyday Awakening
At 45 years old, Dr. John King’s life cracked open when suppressed memories of being trafficked as a child resurfaced - sending him into a profound personal reckoning. Instead of running from the pain, John chose to face it head-on. What followed was a long, courageous journey of healing, recovery, and awakening. In this powerful conversation, John shares how trauma doesn’t have to define who you become. As he says, “I was never a victim. I have always been an overcomer. If I can make it, so can you.” He speaks openly about how the scars we carry - especially the ones marked...
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Why Your Childhood Nudges Still Matter
Everyday Awakening
In this episode, I share a full-circle moment that unfolded while helping my 97-year-old mother transition into a group home. Among her things, I discovered a cassette tape labeled “Catherine’s Senior Assembly Speech.” At 18, I stood in front of my school speaking about not taking life for granted—wisdom born from facing dying at age 11. Listening back decades later, three messages still ring true: Life is here and now. Don’t take this moment for granted. Being alive is a gift. These early truths shaped my path—even after a long detour through the...
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How Human Connection Reshapes our Biology with Dr. Ben Rein
Everyday Awakening
l loved this conversation with Ben Rein - Ben Rein, PhD is an award-winning neuroscientist, Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, Clinical Assistant Professor at SUNNEY Buffalo, and Chief Science Officer of the Mind Science Foundation. Ben has published over 20 peer-reviewed papers studying the neuroscience of social behavior and is the author of new book . In this episode, we explore why connection and friendship matter - and the neuroscience that proves it. Our bodies are actually rewarded when we’re with others, while isolation triggers a stress response. Face-to-face...
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Experience Awe and Wonder Now with Seline Shenoy
Everyday Awakening
In this episode, I sit down with Seline Shenoy who is an author, blogger, and podcaster focusing on personal development, self-esteem, productivity, and culture. Seline’s new book, The Nomadic Soul: A Seeker’s Guide to Finding a Sense of Self and Belonging in the Modern World explores how we can all find awe and wonder in life. Seline's online community – The Dream Catcher – connects and encourages thousands of readers and listeners every month from all over the world to live their dream lives and make a difference. Her mission is to help people live...
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Midlife Awakening: Living From Your Soul with Ashley Turner
Everyday Awakening
This week, I sat down with Ashley Turner - licensed psychotherapist, yoga and meditation expert, and psychedelic therapist. Ashley’s mission is to reshape the narrative around menopause and midlife, helping women thrive through this profound threshold of initiation - and guiding men to awaken to their true nature. Her work empowers you to reclaim your voice, vitality, and vision in midlife and beyond. Together, we explored what it truly means to heal - mind, body, and spirit. Healing is not a destination but an integration and an opening. Can you live from your soul and trust that...
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Why are you here? with John Strelecky
Everyday Awakening
Today’s conversation is with John Strelecky, the #1 bestselling inspirational author of The Café on the Edge of the World, Return to the Why Café, What I’ve Learned, The Big Five for Life, and more. His books have been translated into 45 languages and sold over 11 million copies worldwide. Recognized as one of the 100 most inspirational thought leaders in leadership and personal development, John’s work continues to inspire millions to live with purpose and intention. Guided by his powerful reminder that “Life doesn’t happen by chance—it happens by...
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Healing Through Service with Suzanne Stone
Everyday Awakening
Today’s conversation is with Suzanne Stone, President and CEO of Livestrong, where she leads with heart and purpose to ensure that anyone affected by cancer has the resources and support to live a full, meaningful life. Suzanne is also the co-author of the new book - My Brave Friend. In our conversation, we explore how service can be a path to healing—how we can open to life even as we walk through grief and trauma, and how embracing our mortality can deepen our sense of purpose. This episode is an invitation to live fully, love deeply, and serve others with intention....
info_outlineToday I sat down with Cathy Wurzer, host of the “Morning Edition.” Since 1994, she has been the co-host of “Almanac,” a weekly public affairs program produced by Twin Cities Public Television for Minnesota's statewide public television network. Wurzer is the author of Tales of the Road: Highway 61 and We Know How This Ends: Living while Dying. Cathy is a nonprofit founder, End in Mind. Cathy and Catherine discuss understanding the end-of-life journey and their shared experiences of walking people through their final hours. Cathy shares learning the meaning of life from her friend Bruce Kramer - all you need is love.
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