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S2:E2 – Solo in India: Intuition, Gratitude & Growth Beyond the Comfort Zone

Catching the Octopus

Release Date: 01/13/2026

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S2 E2 – Solo in India: Intuition, Gratitude & Growth Beyond the Comfort Zone

Join Niomi Hurley as she recounts her solo journey through India, an experience that tested her courage, intuition, and mindset, and ultimately deepened her spiritual connection.

From airport chaos to sacred chanting in Rishikesh, from money panic to pure gratitude overlooking the Himalayas, Niomi shares how presence and energy awareness transformed fear into growth.

This episode explores:

  • Following intuition when things go wrong.

  • Energy & emotion regulation in stressful moments.

  • Gratitude as a frequency shift.

  • Learning to meditate “through the noise.”

  • Lessons from Rishikesh, Varanasi & the Taj Mahal.

Timestamps (approx.)
00:00 – Welcome & context
03:00 – Arrival chaos & trusting intuition
09:00 – The Sikh temple & service through community
14:00 – Money panic → gratitude realignment
20:00 – Ashram chanting & vibrational healing
29:00 – Holi Festival and local connection
37:00 – Meditating at Bodh Gaya – a lesson in presence
44:00 – Takeaways on trust, energy & self-belief


💡 Key Takeaways

  • Intuition + energy awareness guide safety & growth.

  • Gratitude instantly shifts vibration from fear to flow.

  • True belonging is energetic — not linguistic or cultural.

 

Hosted by Niomi Hurley, a human behaviour researcher and clinical hypnotherapist who integrates psychology with energy-informed healing approaches. With experience in corporate environments and individual practice, and through her work at Get Up and Grow Consulting, Niomi works with organisations and individuals to build capacity by addressing the behavioural, emotional, and subconscious factors that influence wellbeing and performance.

 

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