Turning Inward With Dr. Vivian Carrasco

Vulnerability can be intimidating for many of us. There seems to be a cultural stigma in which we all tend to associate softness with weakness, but today's conversation expands on why that isn’t the case. In fact, Elsie Escobar, yoga instructor, and podcast personality explains why embracing vulnerability is the best thing you can do for growth – along with opening yourself up to others' growth process, giving yourself permission, and learning to look inside yourself. Tune into this episode of Turning Inward with your host, Vivian Carrasco, for enlightening guidance and advice on how to embrace power in your vulnerability.  Show Highlights:  Experiencing nostalgia as your children grow up  How the E-league came into fruition  Bringing philosophy into yoga and your everyday life  Taking time for yourself before you focus on others'  Personalizing coaching based on what individuals need  Opening up and becoming active in our growing process  Giving yourself permission to learn  using your voice to resonate wit

In a world full of advertisements and fitness gurus it can be difficult to tune into your own body. Learning how to understand your own needs and creating a healthy relationship with yourself is the first step to having a wholesome life.    In this episode of Turning Inward, nourishment specialist, Cathy Cochrane, talks about how to become more aware of the choices you’re making for your health, how to have a healthy relationship with food, and the importance of accepting things for what they are. Join your host, Vivian Carrasco, in this enlightening conversation to learn how you can find balance in your own life.        Show Highlights:    Finding health and balance through wholeness  Surrendering to current circumstances  The similarities and differences between whole and natural health  Finding motivation to persevere and become the person you want to be  Being cautious with conventional medicine  Changing lifestyle habits in order to prevent progressive illness  Integrating your mind and your body  Learn

Sometimes it can be difficult to find a safe place to voice your thoughts. That is why creating that space for others is so important. In this episode of Turning Inward, Dr. Vivian Carrasco has a lighthearted conversation with Nancy and Char about creating a safe place for others and within American culture. To hear more about how you can nurture your emotional learning and improve your ability to receive vulnerability, join us in this episode of Turning Inward.  Show Highlights:  Creating creative responses and improv thought  Practicing being open and receiving  How American education has evolved  Setting up a safe space for everyone to be accommodated  Learning emotional understanding and conflict resolution skills How to evaluate cues from other people  Resources: Gather around, your invited to experience the "Design Your Life, Digital Workshop." It's a three session on demand replay, as my gift to you. Session 1: Imagine Possibilities Session 2: Begin Session 3: Fireside Chat https://www.crowdcast.io/e

As we approach the holiday season and the end of this year, it’s likely your mind is flooded with what you want to achieve, where you want to be, and how you want to use that to pour into others. It can be a struggle to channel that energy and find a sense of direction.    Today, Michelle Sammons and Vivian Carrasco invite you to gather with them in lighthearted conversation to find how you can open your heart to find the sense of direction you’re yearning for. Tune into this episode of Turning Inward to help you discover your purpose and excitement for your own personal journey.        Show Highlights:    The idea of giving and receiving gifts  Being aware of your own emotional limits Giving without expectations of receiving  Staying open to the love and energy being offered How self-awareness brings direction  Learning to listen to your heart  Letting go of initial anxiety to find excitement  Intuitive spiritual coaching How transformation differs from seeking change  Letting readiness and grace meet in tr

Today, we will make a pilgrimage to our innermost selves by exploring our limiting beliefs and vulnerabilities. We will be sharing our personal insecurities and how to help you evaluate your internal dialogue by reversing negative thought processes. We extend the invitation and encourage you to join us in our heart-to-heart with Nancy Guerrera and Charlene Hoey, by doing some soul searching of your own. Tune into today's conversation while we delve the importance of self-love, discovering what fuels your joy, and how to cultivate your gifts to serve others.  Show Highlights:  Dealing consciously with transition and feeling into change. Learning the process of building evidence.  Tuning into the cycles of nature. Find constancy in shift and transition.  Practicing self-compassion.  Exploring kindness towards others and ourselves.  Devoting energy to togetherness.  The distinct differences in energy behind fitting in and belonging.  Being seen in your strengths and glory can be scary.  Recognizing transitional

It's easy to assume that once you know your purpose and mission in life, that there are few barriers to actually accomplishing your mission.  However there are times when, even though you know your mission, for some reason, you can't find your voice to speak the truth of your mission. In today's episode, I talk about the time this happened to me. It was this past year and I just couldn't even verbalize why I couldn't record a podcast, but I just knew I couldn't. I pulled the plug on the podcast, and was ready to pack it in. When I told my podcast producer, Christy Haussler about this, she sent me an email that I read and re-read again and again. Eventually, I found my voice again. Learn what I did and how I dealt with myself during this difficult time.   Show Highlights: Finding your voice happens over and over again throughout our lives - it's not a one time thing. Why you have to give yourself grace and space when you can't find your voice. How Christy's email helped me give myself room to flounder a bit.

Teresa Ott isn’t afraid of the unconventional. When you find yourself questioning “why are we doing what we are doing”? - just because it’s what's expected - it’s time re-evaluate your answers. When she and her husband started questioning why they needed to have a house at all - they began looking for some out of the box ideas. Living in an RV was supposed to be a temporary transition - but after each started second guessing whether the other would “go for it”, they finally reached the point that they were done! Turning Inward is all about the questioning process and figuring out why you are doing what you are doing and setting your life up to reflect that answers that you want to have to those questions. Show Highlights: The transition out of the traditional life isn’t easy or quick You can’t put your transition on a calendar and make it happen on schedule. When you do what you are “supposed” to do, it puts you in a perpetual cycle of assimilation. Tribalism wants you to fit in and wants you to be like ever

Steph Lagana - business coach and a spiritual healer. Made a significant move when she decided to leave her career and pursue spiritual healing. There was a time in Steph’s life when her health was failing and she was in a place where she wasn’t in alignment with her spirit. She knew some changes had to take place and she had a support system of people who believed in her and came to a different conclusion about Steph than she did. They held the vision for what Steph’s life could really be - a life of service that didn’t completely suck every bit of life out of her. Learn how Steph found the courage to transform her life, and how you can do the same. Show Highlights: Your friends and your inner circle are so important in your life, so choose them wisely. You can learn new things about yourself by going through difficult times. Work can take so much of our lives, that we don’t have anything left over for us. We don’t really wake up, many times we wake down. Always serve from your overflow. Otherwise, you beco

The foundational principle of almost all religions is love. To love ourselves and love each other seems to be at the core of what connects us to the Divine. Organized religion has historically not been tolerant of a person attempting to find their own path to Source. Today’s show is a conversation with Nancy Guerrera about the walk through the journey of determining the distinction between religion, spirituality and what’s right for each person.  Vivian has come to appreciate mysticism for many reasons. Although Vivian doesn’t use her Catholic religion as a talking point in the show, she’s been able to find a way to allow both religion and spirituality to co-exist in a symbiotic way in her head and heart. It’s rare to have a discussion on spirituality that isn’t filled with dogma and demands, and this discussion is about giving each of us the freedom to find our own spiritual path - because we know that spirituality is a personal journey whose destination is love, but the path to love will vary from person to

Today on the podcast, Dr. Vivian Carrasco will tell a story called “The Parable Nietzsche”. Vivian will help you understand the transition you go through in life, by explaining the three transformations of the spirit. She will give you tips that can help you let go of what you were raised to do and allow you to do what you want to do.  Show Highlights: The Parable Nietzsche – The three transformations of the spirit   The Camel – The season of obedience and following the rules. The Lion- Knocking down those should. The Child- Use the rules not being used by the rules The overlapping of “The Three Transformations of the Spirit” with her teaching of “Love, Being Human” Her experience with the art of Tokashi Murakami. She saw in physical form all three conformations in his artwork. The way she coped by learning about different traditions, religions, and cultures in order to help serve people. Vivian will discuss the three levels of awakening. She discusses the conformation that you are currently on and gives ins

If you are, looking to change your mindset and tuning into what you want instead of what you do not want then you must tune into this podcast. You will experience a journey called “Moving from what I should do to what I want now” Vivian will help you transition and give you tips that can help you let go of your fears and focus on your desires. Vivian is a mentor and teacher that helps people live their lives to the fullest. She has the gift of seeing into the heart of things in order to help clear away the things that keep you from moving forward. She consults for Fortune 50 corporations, nonprofits and other organizations such as the Army. She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership, Masters in Human Relations and Bachelors in Psychology. Show Highlights:   An invitation to Experience and exercise with her to help you reconnect. The teaching that goes on in the University in the first class of summer school . What do you really want? Taking tiny steps to find out what  you really want. A Significant Shi

It has been almost a year since the last podcast, and Vivian is really happy to be back, sharing this journey with you! Today she shares her review and some of what she's documented of the highlights and everyday moments in her life for the past year. She recalls the simple, joyful moments that have brought her meaning and fulfillment because it's really good to remember. And it's important to train your mind to remember things too. Join us on the show today to hear Vivian's review of the last year and find out about her insights and the shift she feels she's starting to step into. A few shows back, Vivian had her birthday episode. So, on the show today, we're going to be reviewing her 44th year. And Vivian will be sharing the two biggest insights that this year has given her, and the shift that she feels she's moving towards right now. Listen in to find out more.   Show Highlights: A poem called Praying, by Mary Oliver, which really captures the intention of how Vivian would like to show up for you.  Vivian

Your journey to becoming is your bringing all of yourself to life. Vivian is very happy to have you join her in her workshop today. She's also really excited to be supporting you in your commitment towards transformation and moving in the direction of the becoming and beckoning that is happening in your heart. It is her honor and her joy that you have made the decision to allow her time and space in your journey. In today's workshop, Vivian offers you a 'map' for your journey of becoming. And she will show you how to stay with your gut feeling as you make the journey on the long, slow, and arduous path towards becoming. If you are feeling any doubt about yourself, don't worry. It's actually a good thing because it's natural and it shows that you're on the right track. Vivian urges you to set your intention, stay with it, and let it carry you forward, as this will help you to remain open-hearted in your endeavors. Listen in to find out more. Show Highlights: Moving slowly along this journey is going to requir

Did you know that when you turn inward, tune in and really listen to yourself you actually help save the world? Because saving the world comes from a grounded and integrated presence. As well as increasing your understanding- listening, watching, and being curious, all involve taking personal responsibility. And this is where you start. Vivi is here to help you move from your head to your heart and she doesn't just share information, she actually guides you. So join today's workshop to learn more. Joining this live training session today will mean that you have taken some time for yourself. And doing that could even mean that you're facing your fear, so thank and congratulate yourself! So, if taking some time for yourself, and feeling good about it, really resonates with you, listen in and allow Vivian to guide you.   Show Highlights: The way that your words frame your life. Developing a new language around your intention. Getting to know that everything begins with your language. Upping your game to the thi

Four years ago, after a pretty dark period in her life, Vivian created a pause for herself which allowed her to shift direction. Since then she has been working with groups of individuals to give meaning to the revelation that she was given at the time, through Love Being Human. As a result, she has experienced a significant difference in the quality of her life. So today's workshop is a celebration of the last four years of work for Vivian. Listen in to find out more. No matter how good your life is, or what you've managed to achieve, you will keep creating your own troubles. So, to avoid becoming frustrated or embittered, you really need to understand how you're wired. In this live training session, Vivian will teach you how to get off the mental treadmill that has a negative impact on your health and happiness. You will learn that without effort, you will not experience what is possible for you. And you will discover the steps that you need to take, in order to feel fully alive. Listen in today to find out

How do you dance the dance of your life? Are you living with hope and courage and is this leading you to the right action? If you're looking for some inspiration,  join Vivian today, as she talks to Paula Sprunger, someone who literally wears her heart on her sleeve! Paula is the founder and she's also the heart and soul of the HumaniTee Brand,  which really is her passion, for bringing more love and light into the world. Recently, Vivian had the wonderful opportunity to spend some delightful time with her.  So, listen in, as Vivian introduces Paula and they have a really heartfelt chat about freedom and friendship and some of the other, truly real and relevant things that contribute to how they dance the dance of their lives. Show highlights: The story of how humanity came to be. How freedom has become so relevant to Paula, since meeting Vivian about a year ago. Vivian's Magnify Program and how that has really brought everything into focus for Paula over the past year and helped her to see her purpose. What

Welcome to another chance to be inspired and Turn Inward. In this special Birthday Episode, Vivian shares the nuggets of wisdom she has gained over the past 43 years of her life. Making this episode extra special, Vivian has a chat with her bestie Sarah Dietman. Using the ebb and flow of excellent conversation, this week we dig into the experiences and choices that make us human. How can we set boundaries, let go of limitations, and express ourselves in a way that is authentic and encouraging? The 3 Things that make Vivian feel like a grown up. The power of intimacy and vulnerability. Stages of life, growing and unfolding in new insights. Boundaries are important! We share our understanding and insight. Strategies for decision-making. Discovering the difference between Belonging and Fitting In. A shift towards authenticity makes all the difference. What does it mean to “allow” yourself to do something? Grow your awareness in your feelings to better serve yourself. Links Learn more about Sarah http://www.sar

Welcome to another opportunity to pause and look inward. Examine your thoughts for a moment. What are they saying? What places feel chaotic? For so many of us, everything feels like a mess. Today is an opportunity to see the truth in things. All is well. This is a chance to welcome the light into your world.             Humans are also spiritual beings, and if there is a war going on outside of you, look and see how you can solve the war within you. What holds you within the reach of the chaos today? Is it fear? Is it hurt? This week, Vivian wants to encourage you to be happy and free! Chaos exists in the world, but we have an inner power that allows us to change things. We can’t stop suffering, but we can point to the places that are growing in disguise. Your inner spirit and your outer life of action are connected. Heal your pain first. Vivian’s Action Steps to marching through suffering from intention and fearlessness. Take action from love and not fear. Links Vivian’s Online Community: https://www.vivi

Attention all book addicts! Vivian, like so many of us, waits for her box from Amazon with baited breath. Reading opens up all kinds of doors for us, and our personal growth and fulfillment is no exception. This week, Vivian shares a book that has impacted a book from her “virtual bestie” Kyle Cease, who gets what it means to give birth to a new version of himself. The book is I Hope I Screw This Up, and this week Vivian shares her nuggets of wisdom and insight to inspire you to take the next step towards happiness. Kyle Cease understands that finding happiness is a process: it can be painful, it can be uncomfortable, but it is worth it. Does this sound like you? Are you ready to let go and jump into a fully realized life? Join Vivian this week with the “Turning Inward” Podcast. Learning to let go means getting bigger. What is trying to express itself through me? Vivian shares excerpts from the book. Discover Kyle Cease’s Two Steps towards getting excited about You. How Vivian used the book to learn how to b

Did you know life can be both your playground and your school? It’s no surprise that life can get hectic. We float from thing to thing without focus and without intention. For many of us, we drift along without any true sense of happiness. Where are the places where you feel out of focus? Often, those are the places we are also unhappy. “Turning Inward” is a place where Mindset Mentor and Creative Midwife Vivian Carrasco shares her insights on how to live a happier life. This week, Vivian shares how you can train your brain to build focus, resilience, and an overall happier lifestyle. Are you ready to strengthen your attention and intention? Vivian will show you how. Also in this episode: The problem of our brains being build to hijack our attentions. Feel better, be less stressed out, be happier through training. Learn the steps that you will need to take to find happiness. Bringing back the wandering mind through meditation and awareness. Discover the bilateral highway between the body and the mind. Unpack