Turning Inward With Dr. Vivian Carrasco

Self-exploration takes time, patience, and a lot of soul-searching.  In today’s episode, Vivian talks about how she’s learned to navigate finding truth, uncovering your deepest values, and why nature is the best teacher. She shares her own strategies to do inner-work, along with why it’s necessary. She also discusses how nature can be a great teacher for self-exploration and how you can look to it as a mentor.  Join Vivian in another insightful and calming episode to learn more about how you can uncover the truest version of you.   Show Highlights:  Exploring the transformation that happens inside of us when we align ourselves with seasons  Sometimes setting “smart” goals isn’t the smart thing to do  How to dance with your doubt and why it’s important to find your why  Look with curiosity before you expect confidence  Learning a new point of view can help you uncover your values  Sharing with friends can help you explore your mindset intervention  Your external life doesn’t have to change if your internal se

Being aligned with your core values is vital to pursue your true purpose and joy. Identifying those values can often seem intimidating and confusing, but it doesn’t’ have to be.  Today, Vivian Carrasco shares how you can get rid of the disconnect between you, your heart, and your values by using tangible exercises for self-exploration. She discusses the importance of being aligned with your “is-ness” and how to eliminate self-doubt.  Join Vivian in this episode to learn more about how you can pursue what you really want to do and what you’re actually doing by anchoring yourself in your values.  Show Highlights:  Letting go of others expectations of you is one of the first steps to step into your own desires  Listening to your intuition can help you navigate journeying to become who you are  Learning to accept yourself can help you find your true nature  Lining yourself up with your values will allow you to live a life full of inspiration, energy, and true power Practicing a values affirmation is important be

Each season brings opportunities for new growth. Learning how to tune into nature and your desires is a key part of moving through the liminal spaces of life. When looking at what each season teaches us, we also have to learn how to move through that growth and adopt those lessons into the next season.  In this episode, Vivian Carrasco discusses how to practically take steps to pinpoint your desires and move towards what brings you joy. While doubt often accompanies us on our journey, there are steps you can take to learn to dance with it.  Vivian shares her top 4 steps to take action and learn how to put new shoes on. Join Vivian in this introspective episode about transitions and discovering your desires through change.    Show Highlights:  Vivian explains why she’s transitioning from “turning inward” to “within U”  Fall is a seasonal shift for introspective thought and learning to let things go  You should stop looking for the right answers and discover what you truly desire  Letting go of others expectat

It’s human nature to resist change, defy uncertainty, and remain in our comfort zones. We’re genetically wired to only pursue our past experiences, but this often holds us back.  Today Vivian Carrasco shares her own personal experience of reaching outside of her limitations to reach a seemingly impossible goal, and how you can too! She discusses how to ignite your imagination in a way that will provoke meaningful engagement and fulfillment in your daily life. Join Vivian in this two-part series to learn more about how you can embrace your bravery, courageousness, and be the you you’ve always wanted.    Show Highlights:  Expanding your reach to break out of limitations  Cultivating in life relationships  Giving yourself permission to achieve the goals you want  Expanding your community and planting seeds of friendship  Taking time to align with your values  The importance of social interaction  Allowing your imagination to create a reality that reflects your values    Links:  https://viviancarrasco.wistia.co

Creating goals can often be daunting but as the holiday season approaches we’re all thinking about the future. When it comes to creating a life that reflects the vision you desire, it’s easy to talk down on ourselves and feel “stupid” for not knowing how to get there.  In this episode, Vivian shares her method for setting and achieving goals in a way that’s “MINE” and not “smart.” She reveals how to reset your internal framework and utilize your nature to create the life you desire. If you’re tired of running away from your fear and you want to run towards the future, join Vivian Carrasco in this inspiring and insightful episode.    Show Highlights:    Exploring values and aspirations  Navigating your internal compass  How to look at goals without suppressing possibilities  Establishing a solid framework to set goals  How to move towards goals  How innovation comes into play with setting new goals  The importance of recognizing your nature when moving into uncertainty  Energy blocking time  The importance of

Today’s conversation of Within (U) is a deeply introspective exploration with Alexandra Kalinowski. Alexandra, the host of the What If Podcast, extends not only her heart but a shedding of light on some of the most intimate and transformative seasons of her life.  Vivian Carrasco and Alexandra dissect what it looks to shed your predispositions and embrace the flow of the world around you, and how it impacts you directly. Join Vivian and Alexandra as they navigate how to listen to your body, take notice of patterns from the universe, and find community internally and externally. This heart-to-heart inspires an urgency to dive into the world around you and explore the shifts you’re currently experiencing in an enlightened space.  Show Highlights:  How to allow ourselves to develop mastery as we move through life  Evaluating who you want to become and taking the steps to get there  The emotional and physical impact that shifting beliefs can have  How childhood habits subconsciously manifest in adulthood  Learni

This week’s episode is the first to introduce the new direction the podcast is taking. Joining us in this transition is Dan Simon, host of It’s Personal Podcast. In this episode, Dan prompts Vivian with a series of questions that not only reveal her truth but unravel her experiences in a way that you can apply to your own self-exploration.  Dan and Vivian discuss how to embrace your innate nature, along with the process of immersing yourself in the goodness around you. Join Dan and Vivian in this evolution of growth not only for the podcast but in understanding the common ground between ourselves and others.    Show Highlights:    Who Vivian Carrasco is and the evolution of how she’s gotten to be who she is  Shifting your mindset from being driven by fear to becoming driven by love  The importance of being persistent in growth and retaining it  Taking responsibility for experiences and emotions  How to train yourself to capture and relive good moments  Reflecting on impactful life events  Vivian’s near-death

This podcast has been a journey of almost 6 years. I've learned a lot over those years. One thing I know is that you need to constantly reinvent yourself. It's been a process of learning and growing, and I'm still learning and I know that if I look within myself, I can find the answers.  Join me on this journey Within (U)!

Today’s topic is inspired by recent conversations of overcoming fear and building strength. In this episode, Vivian explores what it looks like to live a life without regret and how to create a life you’re proud of. She discusses what the most common regrets people experience at the end of their lives are and ways to redirect your life to reflect the life you want. It’s never too late to change or develop more heart, so join Vivian in this insightful discussion to learn how you can live a more intentional and courageous life.    Show Highlights:    The epiphany that accompanies unexpected death  The most common regrets people experience at the end of their life  Building up the courage to express your true feelings and be the person you want to be  The fulfillment of nurturing relationships and maintaining connection  How to train yourself to be happier  Identifying what’s holding you back from achieving what you want before you pass  What thinking versus doing looks like  Developing self-awareness to help i

The road to happiness is paved by our experiences and self-exploration. While the journey may not be linear, the magic is in learning to ride the waves. Join Vivian Carrasco and Sarita in this soul-searching conversation while they unravel the process of finding your own happiness. This episode reveals some of the most daunting commonalities we all face and how to redirect our default reactions. Tune into this episode to hear more about the key components to finding self-alignment and how your fulfillment can help you better serve others.    Show Highlights:  Evaluating Finding Your Way in a Wild New World and what Vivian and Sarita learned from it  Surfing the wave of change and moving with transformation  Discovering what makes us happy and how to get more of that  Obstacles we face between ourselves and finding our happiness  The high of achievements and resetting ourselves to enjoy the journey  Creating daily rituals that reset your default  Recognizing your default state and acknowledging what you need

If you’ve ever traveled the tube in London, you’ll hear an automated voice say, “mind the gap” when the door opens, reminding passengers not to fall into the crevice, that space between the train and the platform. Today’s special guest, blogger Elizabeth Martin, from mindingthegaps.life, talks with Vivian about the opportunity she had to take a “gap year” many years after getting married and having a family. In her blog, Elizabeth documents these changes in her life as she strives to fully experience them. We are reminded to be careful where we put our feet, so as to avoid the crevices. You may not know where you’re going, but if you’re fully present, then it can become an adventure and a mindful experience, not just another day you can’t remember after rushing through it. Join Vivian and Elizabeth for tips on how we can more fully value our daily experiences by “minding the gap”.   Today, Vivian and Elizabeth Discuss: The difference between doing and being Family and obligations to our roles as younger wome

Char and Nancy join Vivian in today’s episode of Turning Inward, where they discuss the paradoxical nature of wanting to be open but not being able to take in everything that’s available to you. Learn ways that will help you navigate life when it feels a bit overwhelming. Feeling the need for change is at the heart of your ability to make it happen. Change what you see in the world, how you make decisions, and the way you lead yourself and others.   Join in as they indulge in a heart-to-heart on these timely topics!         Today, Vivian Discusses:   The relationship between integrity and integration Chemistry and dissolution - in order to find a solution you have to “solve" first Concept of being like a lake - salt in a cup of water vs body of water Allowing for more “A life in practice” What is the deeper intention? Does it make you feel safe? The more you look, the more you can see Throwing away the cultural expectation Paying attention to your bodily reactions Looking further into troubling sensations Ha

Equilibrium and liberation are two of the significant insights that Vivian shares with us, of her own personal journey to wholeness. Things that might seem simple by outward appearances can actually have deep roots, and it can take some time to navigate your interior life, tapping into what your spirit calls you to, rather than what has been culturally conditioned into your psyche. Join Vivian as she discusses her year in review, plus dig into some soulful details about “The June Journey of Joy”, the quest for this quarter. Find out how you can train yourself to live a more joyful life.   Today, Vivian Discusses: Tapping into what your heart says Learning to be a part of my culture by reclaiming it Diversity is us being ourselves, together, in a LIVED way Living into the verb of being me The lesson is in your practice Fear gets your attention Not moved by fear, but inspired by joy Being subjective, instead of judgmental Investing some time in identifying where you are right now Training yourself to recognize

Today, we have another heart to heart conversation with Char, Nancy and Vivian! We never know where these conversations are going to take us, but we are always impacted and enriched by the conversation.   Our lives have a format, almost a cadence to them that we don’t always understand. But in the same way that the spaces between music notes are as much a part of the music as the notes are, the punctuation in our lives adds to our stories. Join us as we dig in and see where we will end up.   Show Highlights:   Space is important in written word and even in music. With spoken word, we tend to want to fill every space. It isn’t often that we get to have conversations where have the space to think and adapt. All participants of a conversation aren’t always wanting the same thing out of the conversation. The written word allows us to have the opportunity to edit our thoughts and words. When you are with the right people, interruptions can be ok and aren’t always unwelcome. Vivian finds herself grateful for poetr

Compassion is a key part of giving people the permission they need to change. Growth never stops and it’s important we allow ourselves to constantly move with it and provide others the space to do the same. Today, Vivian Carrasco talks about how we can find understanding for others throughout their growth processes and our own. Along with this, she shares how to build self-awareness, identify values to guide you through life, and finding your inner child again – not only for you, but to teach your children to do the same. Join Vivian in this journey of self-exploration in this episode of Turning Inward.    Show Highlights:    The pressure of being responsible for raising a child and their growth  Letting go of a need for control and developing a sense of self  Reflecting on how we played as children and how it correlates with our adult lives  The importance of choices and recognizing what you need   The comfort that a sense of control provides  Going through an identity shift during life transitions  What ma

Join Charlene, Nancy, and Vivian Carrasco in this week’s conversation about navigating relationships, change and growth. They all bring enlightening insight about how they’ve handled shifts within their own lives and relationships. From how to shift your patterns of behavior within relationships, how to navigate change with your partner, and the most effective ways to give and receive feedback, this episode has it all. If you’re looking for a gentle push to teach you how to use discomfort as a guide to your happiness tune into this episode of Turning Inward.    Show Highlights:    Navigating change within relationships  Having expectations and letting go of past versions of people  Being present and open with people you’re in relationship with  Practices to become more mindful in the moment  Having awareness of our reactions to absence  How our mind tries to protect us but shields us from connection  Going through stages of awareness with your body  Shifting expectations for how you show up to things  Not ma

In this episode of Turning Inward, Vivian Carrasco shares exclusive insight on the progress, process, and updates on her new book, Love Being Human. Along with this, Vivian also gives a sneak peek of her book by reading the completed introduction. Vivian covers topics such as finding harmony within yourself, learning to love being human, and establishing priorities that align with your values. To learn more about Vivian’s book and how you can find your own inner joy, join Vivian in this journey of finding your own true fulfillment.     Show Highlights:    The purpose behind the book  Vivian’s journey writing a book  A reading of the introduction  Moving through uncertainty Learning to love being human  Finding alignment within yourself and life  Letting go of your need for outside validation  Finding how to shift your mindset and open your heart  Exploring the mystery of life through sacred daily practices The interdependence of love    Links:    Vivian@viviancarrasco.com    https://www.viviancarrasco.com  

Today’s episode is another heart to heart conversation with Nancy and Char. We’re talking about meaning and story, and how our different perspectives affect how we view events. We talk about how we are interconnected as humans, but also struggle to stay in our own lane and mind our own business despite the interconnectedness. Show Highlights: Projection and how it affects our relationships Transference vs. projection Engaging in conversation is at the root of almost everything we do. Conscious and unconscious exchanges of information Knowing how to have engaging conversations is an essential skill. Having a safe place to have conversations without editing our thoughts can lead to a greater understanding. Giving yourself space to not edit your thoughts or writing can also lead to new perspectives Sometimes you can’t tell a story when you are still in the middle of the story. It takes getting past it to be able to share it. Facts don’t persuade us - the experience, meaning and emotions are what persuade us. Be

Growth is a natural process, but it never gets any easier. Learning to find peace and comfort in transitional seasons is the greatest skill you’ll ever master. Today, Candace Palmo, editor and literary midwife, shares anecdotes from her farm and enlightening messages she’s received from nature that have helped her through growth periods. Join your host, Vivian Carrasco, and Candace as they dig up these gems from the universe in todays’ episode of Turning Inward.      Show Highlights:    How being bound by habits stunts growth  The insight nature brings  Finding comfort in transitional zones  Helping others give birth to their projects and visions  Looking at things with a different perspective  How circumstances impact how we flourish  Making choices that align with our goals  Changing how we view others  Releasing control and letting things run their natural course  How obsession leads to neglect  Staying in touch with the source  How forest bathing and nature reset the soul  The art of putting our oars in

Communication is the backbone of our society, whether it’s small talk, personal, business, or just day-to-day colloquy. It’s important to understand the questions our subconscious is asking through this communication and how to naturally direct conversation with others.  In today’s episode of Turning Inward, Vivian Carrasco has a heart-to-heart with friends about how to tap into your unconscious desires and begin to understand how they’re shaping your experiences and relationships. Tune into this enlightening conversation  to learn more about how you can create intimacy with others and connect on a deeper level with the world around you.  Show Highlights:  Not being stuck in certainty  How to find specificity and depth  Speaking things out loud to process  Societal predisposition for small talk  Having meaningful conversations and straying from being surface  How to sense when others don’t want to go deeper  Transforming small talk into a deeper connection Giving people permission share what they want to  Ho