Turning Inward With Dr. Vivian Carrasco

As always, we are here exploring the unknown, journeying together into what’s next and the unbalanced transitions of life. I hope every episode of this podcast helps deepen your understanding of yourself and what you want. Join me for this solo episode!   Show Highlights:   How your journey toward creative self-expression can take different forms, and podcasting can be one of those Why I had to move through fear to get to this point in answering questions about podcasting from Libsyn, the hosting platform that I highly recommend (https://www.Libsyn.com - Use code Team for a free month!) How a “dark night of the soul,” big life transitions, and a near-death experience combined to help me shed my fear and see incredible opportunities What it means to love being human How I found support and community in the podcasting world Why I had to start podcasting to move through understanding and develop more self-awareness How I turned toward myself, listening and asking questions Why Turning Inward became Within (U),

Today’s show explores the concepts of fantasy AND reality, certainty AND paradox, now AND what’s next, alone AND together, etc. You get the picture. We can be in neither AND both at the same time. Let’s dive into these ideas together!   Shaina Barnholt is an Energy Mentor, Self Exploration Coach, and Shadow Advocate who describes herself as a “weirdo.” She loves holding safe spaces for others to explore their darker sides and live out their dreams. To sum it up, she is an advocate for self-love who helps people find and free their blocks and blindspots.    Show Highlights:   Why the concept of moving into something while moving out of something else is difficult to understand How the pandemic craziness has led us to question our truth in the middle of the “system” we know Why it’s not our fault that we are human and built in certain ways Why we are taught to think more about what others think than what we think of ourselves How Shaina practices self-love to breathe and find out what she needs Why there are l

As humans, we move through different seasons of life. Each season brings new growth, inner-transformation, and discovery. In today's conversation, Vivian explores what it means to move through new experiences as you shift from the inside out. She also discusses what it means to move through your awareness and how you can get to know yourself better through the process. Join Vivian in this introspective and deep conversation.  Show Highlights:  The natural posture of growth  Moving into new experiences from changing inside out  Exploring personal expression and fulfillment  Shifting through your awareness  Getting to know yourself through inner-movement  The creative expression within humanity  Deepening connections with ourselves and others  The genesis of getting to know yourself  Moving towards joy vs. away from fear  Finding your internal wisdom  “The Mommy Jar”  Links:  Website https://viviancarrasco.com/my-grandmothers-wisdom/ https://store.cac.org/collections/cynthia-bourgeault/products/eye-of-the-hea

Many of us struggle to find our purpose, identify our gifts, or even find what makes our heart sing. Today’s guest, India Delgado, had an epiphany one day when she was able to identify her purpose and pursue it wholeheartedly. Vivian and India discuss how to become aware in the search of your gift, the discomfort of discipline, and finding the undercurrent of joy in unenjoyable moments. Join Vivian and India in this heart-felt and inspiring episode to learn more about how you can develop deeper insight on your purpose.  Show Highlights:  India shares how she developed insight on her gifts  How India became aware of her purpose  Giving your gift no matter what you do  How the pandemic has forced India to make pivots in her job  Learning how to be disciplined  The importance of surrounding yourself with the right people  How to find people that will strength and lift you up  Digging to find a mentor  The importance of sharing success  India shares what her “morning hour” looks like  Figuring out what makes you

Love is the greatest force we can tap into in our lives. Love is stronger than fear, and can propel further than self-criticism. Today, Vivian discusses the importance of having self-compassion and how it can change your life. Vivian shares how she increased her capacity to receive love and became her own friend. She also shares tools and embodied practices to help you develop your own self-compassion. Join Vivian in this gentle and embracing episode to help you improve your own self-compassion.  Show Highlights:  The importance of brining attention to your breath How self-compassion can change everything  The power of love to combat fear  Giving yourself compassion to receive compassion from others  Ways self-compassion can change your life  Ways to develop self-compassion Auditing your self-talk and learning to be your own friend  Finding a friend to help you co-create  What is love being human  Links:  www.withinuniversity.com https://viviancarrasco.com/start-here/ Self-Compassion Meditations  Text “Hom

This year has sparked change in a variety of ways, in both our internal and external lives. For many of us, this meant the loss of a loved one, the loss of normality, or the loss of a job. Moving forward through the world after these changes is going to look different for all of us, but we’ve been provided with an opportunity to shift our normal and focus on our divine calling.  In this episode, Vivian discusses what it means to find your job, career, or even a new hobby as a means of sparking your passion. She discusses how you can find practices that serve you and bring you closer to your goals as you move forward through these transitions. Join Vivian in this episode as she explores what it looks like to choose what you want to create.  Show Highlights:  This year has provided us with an opportunity to create a new normal Setting intentions on the becoming and the unbecoming  Shifting roles and identities in uncertainty  Finding times of rest when discovering your passion Distinguishing the difference bet

Every process has a beginning. Whether or not you recognize the art of the practice, every choice you make is in pursuit of some journey. In today’s episode, Vivian shares what it means to make MINE goals, and how you can set intentions to achieve your goals. She explores how to look at your nature, find what brings you joy, and how to be innovative in your pursuit of your dreams. She also highlights the importance of practice, cultivating community, and how you can achieve your goals. Join Vivian in this lighthearted and spiritually guided episode to learn how you can cultivate your dreams into reality.  Show Highlights:  Vivian shares a passage to introduce the concept of beginning  Moving through the cycles of the moon rather than the cycles of the sun  Setting goals as a family  Why you need to be a good judge of your own psychological needs  The importance of cultivating a supportive community  What are MINE goals and why they take courage  The differences between MINE and SMART goals  Using the movemen

Cultivating curiosity will eventually lead you to compassion. Although today’s guest, Craig Constantine, describes himself as just a regular guy, he is an absolute jewel, and he has a myriad of different projects on the go. Vivian was fascinated by his project on cultivating curiosity, and then that leading to compassion, so she spoke to him about it. Today, we offer their conversation to you, the listener, as a gift from us.  Life is constantly changing. Along the way, Craig came to realize that compassion was like a doorway that he had always passed by without ever bothering to look at it. In this episode, he talks to us about his journey, and he explains how he discovered compassion and began to change. Join Vivian today to hear her sincere and heartfelt conversation with Craig about compassion and find out how being curious can help you to find compassion within yourself.  Show highlights: Craig shares his background.  How Craig discovered compassion. What prompted Craig to change his default stance on h

When navigating change, there comes a process of learning to let go and trust the process. In today’s episode, Vivian Carrasco shares the lessons she’s learned in her journey of mountain biking.  She talks about what it means to find your unshakeable core, and the importance of finding community in that journey. Vivian also explores various aspects of transformation and how you can find practices to help you find your center. Join Vivian in this enlightening and powerful conversation.    Show Highlights:  Vivian shares what mindset work does  How to dig deeper with Vivian  Practices that mountain biking has taught Vivian  How to find that unshakeable core How to find your center and practice being there  Why having community is important for finding your center  Learning to let the bike do its thing  The three categories of transformation  Vivian shares the insight she gained from coaching  Feeling your way there vs thinking your way there  Finding practices that stop the noise  Looking in the direction you

This year has pushed and pulled us in many directions, but it’s also provided us with many opportunities. In today’s conversation, Vivian shares what it means to re-imagine our approach to gathering. She discussed ways we can find creativity, push the boundaries past our sense of self, and start being inventive outside of holiday traditions. Join Vivian in this exploration of self, imagination, and re-invention of traditional narrative.  Show Highlights:  How do we re-imagine how we gather  Making tough decisions as we transition  How we can take an imaginative response to life  Taking different methodologies to re-invent the script  How the pandemic has opened a re-imaginative response  Being in the messy middle Links:  https://viviancarrasco.com Vivian@viviancarrasco.com

Being kind, sparking conversations, and spreading awareness are all crucial to have a connected community. Today’s guest, Ren Newman, is the face behind Toughersations Cards. A company that advocates for supporting the LGBTQIA + community, and emphasizes on the importance of kindness.  In this conversation, Ren shares some of the experiences she’s been navigating over this past year, as well as her thoughts on how to move past societal pressure, breaking generational habits, and cultivating identity. Join Vivian in this gentle and wisdom filled episode.    Show Highlights:    Ren shares the difficult things she’s been struggling with this year   The importance of accepting change and taking responsibility for your own change  Ren shares the inspiration for her toughersation cards  Ren discusses how she’s navigating the unknowns moving to China  How Ren and Vivian met  How to establish your identify in a healthy way that cultivates change  Establishing your core values  Why everyone has intrinsic value  How d

You may have a daily routine that you like to follow. Maybe it’s when you get up in the morning, when you go to bed, or maybe you don’t have one at all. Today’s guest, Peggy Freeh, interviewed 60 people on their daily practices and is now on her own personal journey to share that knowledge. Peggy and Vivian discuss what it means to have a mindfulness practice and how to discover yours. If you want to get past blocked thoughts and show up as your best self, tune into this insightful conversation with Vivian Carrasco.  Show Highlights:  Peggy shares what she’s been currently working on  What inspired Peggy to commit to trying to share her vision  What is horse whispering  Why practices are different for everyone  Why staying present is a key part of daily practice  Peggy shares her experience learning to horse whisper  The difference between power and force  Clearing your mind to be clear about your intentions  How to make anything you do a sacred practice  Finding resonance with a practice  Why you don’t have

I have a delightful treat for you in today’s show as I welcome back Sarah Dietman. As always, we’re talking about navigating between what’s now and what’s next. Specifically, we’re discussing how ordinary moments in life can be magical as we regard them with perspective and awareness.  Sarah Dietman is your “trusted wing-woman who is part teacher, part coach, and part systems set-up person.” Sarah and I have great fun as we talk about tuning into what you need to find what you really want in life. Join us to learn more!   Show Highlights: When a bath is much more than a bath and becomes a transformative experience of tuning into a deep need What we need in the moment is either within us or within our reach How bad things are like Velcro and good things are like Teflon Why we see what we look for The difference between being alone and doing something by yourself How we are experiencing mental anxiety and social unrest around the COVID-19 pandemic The phenomenon of survivor’s guilt in finding joy when others a

Life presents us with different seasons, and with each one comes new opportunities for growth. Today’s guest, David Carrasco, is an ex-military leader, mountain bike enthusiast, and husband of 30 years. Vivian and David discuss the transformations of identity that happen over time, how they’ve watched each other grow, and the importance of giving your partner space and support in that process. They also explore the importance of staying anchored in yourself while still shedding beliefs that don’t serve you, the transformation of parenthood, and many other relatable topics. Join David and Vivian in this motivating and comforting episode.  Show Highlights:  How Dave made the transition from the military to a mountain biker  The difference between showing up and doing the work versus buying the results  Giving your partner space to do explore their own hobbies  The origin story of the podcast  How Vivian and Dave move through change differently  The process of getting involved in mountain biking  What pushed Da

Life presents us with different seasons, and with each one comes new opportunities for growth. Today’s guest, David Carrasco, is an ex-military leader, mountain bike enthusiast, and husband of 30 years. Vivian and David discuss the transformations of identity that happen over time, how they’ve watched each other grow, and the importance of giving your partner space and support in that process. They also explore the importance of staying anchored in yourself while still shedding beliefs that don’t serve you, the transformation of parenthood, and many other relatable topics. Join David and Vivian in this motivating and comforting episode.    Show Highlights:  How Dave made the transition from the military to a mountain biker  The difference between showing up and doing the work versus buying the results  Giving your partner space to do explore their own hobbies  The origin story of the podcast  How Vivian and Dave move through change differently  The process of getting involved in mountain biking  What pushed

Growing up in a world that pulls what’s right and wrong in a million different directions can leave us feeling confused. Finding the answers within yourself can be a difficult and long journey, but will bring you so much peace.  Today’s guest, Rebecca Shisler Marshall, shares what her journey of transforming through identities has been. Vivian and Rebecca explore how life prepares us for our journeys, finding stillness, and how to replace negative beliefs with positive practices.  Join Vivian in this light and calming episode for more on how to move through your own transformation journey.    Show Highlights:    How Rebecca’s found ways to stand in each world  Rebecca shares the process of her transformation  Finding clarity in discovery  Giving up things you didn’t know you were holding on to  Being led versus figuring it out  Why you should look for yourself  Different outlets Rebecca is utilizing to help people improve their wholistic perspective  What is the whole body upgrade process What are the 5 Well

As the end of the year is nearing, we’re all preparing for the next chapter. Some of us, may have been ready for this season to end from the beginning. Today, Vivian discusses the importance of shifting our focus from the end and initiating a new beginning. While it’s easy to want to rush seasons, many of them are important for our self growth. Join Vivian in this conversation about shifting our mental direction, managing energy vs time, and how to turn inward to find answers.  Show Highlights:  Finding love in self discovery  Creating space for change  Surrendering and letting go of planning  The emphasis of productivity over presence  Why things are never going to be “normal” again  Why we need to find stillness in chaos  Finding ways to connect with yourself  How to move towards your joy  Why you have to turn to yourself to get what you want  Why you should be less serious and more kind  Turning your attention towards the beginning instead of the end  Why you should have a conversation with your childhood

Life often presents us with opportunities for change, whether we’re ready or not and often the change is uncomfortable. Life has a way of pushing us in the direction we need to go.  Today’s guest, Mayda Poc, shares her journey of navigating life transition and how life has given her opportunities to make those changes. She also shares how she rekindled her spirituality, and how she’s learned to give herself grace.  Join Vivian in this remarkable episode to hear more about Mayda’s life changing story.    Show Highlights:    Mayda shares a crisis she experienced that opened her consciousness  Mayda’s experience discovering she had cancer and how it impacted her  How cancer deepend Mayda’s inner transformation  Mayda shares what her complete remarriage with God and her body looked like  How life pushes us to make changes when we need to  The journey of transformation  How to recognize what makes you resourceful  The importance of becoming more discerning in what we allow to take our energy  What does inner know

When we feel emotions of overwhelm, anger, or discontent creeping up on us, we have the ability to redirect those feelings. When you look at how we experience the world, it all comes down to brain patterns. Today, Vivian Carrasco unveils how we can reprogram those brain patterns, cultivate the art of surprise, and allow ourselves to feel joy despite the negativity we may be experiencing. If you want to learn how to develop the freedom to feel good in every situation, join Vivian in this conversation.  Show Highlights:  How we can change our brain patterns to shift our experience  Why we should stop focusing on what’s wrong and start focusing on what's wrong  Moving in the direction of what you want and what brings you joy  How you can always tap into your joy  How to discover if something is giving you the power to feel good or not  Finding ways to find beauty in your daily life  How to take advantage of surprises  Reflective questions that may offer a crack in your awareness and bring new perspective  Notic