The Conscious Conversations Podcast

Katherine Kearney & Sarah Monroy

We are Kat and Sarah; outdoor enthusiasts, sustainably curious, happy-minded (most of the time), and passionate about helping others and making a difference. We are curious and eager to learn how to live a more open, aware, sustainable and beautiful life, together. Our mission is to inspire vulnerability and awareness in order to become more mindful of our everyday actions and how they affect the planet, each other and ourselves.  

  1. 12/01/2023

    49 - How creating friends and communities can help climate change with Cal Thompson

    In this episode we speak with Cal Thompson, the VP of Product Design and Research at Headspace, in their role they are a a driving force at making effective mindfulness and mental health tools accessible to all.  We discussed how being in service to others, creating communities and, being connected to nature is the only way in which we can solve the climate crisis.  Cal has also been teaching the Avatar Course, a self-realization and compassion training, since 2006 and is a practicing visual artist (callenthompson.com).  Link to the Human Layers meditation that was referenced in the episode - Listen here! Our mission is to inspire vulnerability and awareness in order to become more mindful of our everyday actions and how they affect the planet, each other and ourselves. Please follow and subscribe! Instagram @theconsciousconversations Facebook @ The Conscious Conversations Podcast  The Conscious Conversations Podcast Website

    1h 14m

  2. 11/10/2023

    48 - Learning about the layers of Pancha Kosha with Tarik Dervish

    In this episode we talk to Tarik Dervish, BA Hons in Ayurveda.  Since 2001 he has been running workshops and courses in Yoga with Ayurvedic approach and is the author of the cook Ayurveda in Yoga Teaching.   We discussed a specific part of Ayurveda called the Pancha Koshas, also known as the 5 sheaths or the 5 approaches to purifying the body.  He walked us through each level, understanding how to recognize when you are 'in one' and how to be aware of mindfully moving through the different layers.  When we learn how to mindfully move through these sheaths, it give us a more purposeful life and strong sense of self and connection.   "We can only train the world to serve us if we know who we are." Tarik runs a small clinic in Kings Cross and central Brighton. You can follow him on Facebook, LinkedIn and Youtube. For more information about his work, please visit www.yogawell.co.uk.  Our mission is to inspire vulnerability and awareness in order to become more mindful of our everyday actions and how they affect the planet, each other and ourselves. Please follow and subscribe! Instagram @theconsciousconversations Facebook @ The Conscious Conversations Podcast  The Conscious Conversations Podcast Website

    1h 1m

  3. 10/27/2023

    47 - How our bicultural nature can be our super power with Kemo Camara

    In this episode with Kemo Camara we talked about what it means to be a bicultural, simply speaking,  belonging to two cultures and how you can use this as your super power, especially when unleashed in communities.  Kemo is the founder Omek,  a community-centric platform whose mission is to amplify the talent, voices, and energy of biculturals of African descent.  Kemo believes that biculturals will be the change catalyst who are meaningful contributors to the economy and culture.  You can find out more about Kemo and Omek here: Omek LinkedIn Instagram Our mission is to inspire vulnerability and awareness in order to become more mindful of our everyday actions and how they affect the planet, each other and ourselves. Please follow and subscribe! Instagram @theconsciousconversations Facebook @ The Conscious Conversations Podcast  The Conscious Conversations Podcast Website

    1h 8m

  4. 09/29/2023

    45 - Learning to lean into our true selves with Marilou van Hoek

    In this episode with Marilou van Hoek we discuss her life path in being and becoming a yoga teacher, the soul healing practice of Pranayama and the role that having a teacher plays in our spiritual practices.  With love and passion, Marilou offers a variety of yoga classes, workshops, yoga retreats and teacher teainings in the Netherlands and abroad. Her presence is fun and inspirational, allowing space for growth both on and off the mat. You can find Marilou on Instagram at @marilouvanhoek or at Yoga Moves in Utrecht, NL Our mission is to inspire vulnerability and awareness in order to become more mindful of our everyday actions and how they affect the planet, each other and ourselves. Please follow and subscribe! Instagram @theconsciousconversations Facebook @ The Conscious Conversations Podcast  The Conscious Conversations Podcast Website

    1h 4m

  5. 08/11/2023

    44 - Preparing the ground to dive deep with Dr. Cathy-Mae Karelse

    In this episode we chat with Dr. Cathy-Mae Karelse; a scholar-practitioner, changemaker and public speaker on issues of race, difference and belonging.  We discussed creating safe spaces, making deliberate joy, our respect for the natural world and the practice of tonglen.   Cathy designs and develops customised change-making strategies and trainings at multiple levels to shepherd meaningful transformation. Specialising in turning grand plans for DEI+ into practical strategies and programmes that deliver results, Dr Karelse has worked with corporates, governments, policy institutes, communities, and global programmes to establish policies, processes and social strategies of embodied leadership, wellbeing, transformation, and growth.  She is also the author of Disrupting White Mindfulness: Race and Racism in the Wellbeing Industry.  You can get in touch with Cathy via Linkedin or her website.   Our mission is to inspire vulnerability and awareness in order to become more mindful of our everyday actions and how they affect the planet, each other and ourselves. Please follow and subscribe! Instagram @theconsciousconversations Facebook @ The Conscious Conversations Podcast  The Conscious Conversations Podcast Website

    1h 6m

  6. 07/28/2023

    43 - How to Re-Wonder our lives with Steve Cole

    In this episode with Steve Cole we were inspired by Steve and his ability to bring wonder and hopefulness into the world; whether that is through his Podcast, Wonder Space or through his work with the family trust Panahpur.  We discussed how we can bring the wonder of the natural world into our daily lives and how we can take learnings from how nature works.  If we can take a moment to slow down the pace and look up, what beautiful things might we see then?  Our mission is to inspire vulnerability and awareness in order to become more mindful of our everyday actions and how they affect the planet, each other and ourselves. Please follow and subscribe! Instagram @theconsciousconversations Facebook @ The Conscious Conversations Podcast  The Conscious Conversations Podcast Website

    1h 3m

  7. 07/14/2023

    42 - Why do we need a purpose with Eli Robinson

    In this episode we speak about the need for a purpose with Eli Robinson. ⁠ ⁠ Eli Robinson is a designer, researcher, writer, teacher, futurist, and Earth enthusiast based in Santa Monica, CA. Despite having difficulty describing the meaning of purpose, she has a hunch that hers has something to do with helping people see new possibilities and create a better future through creativity and generosity. ⁠ our conversation spanned many facets of purpose, including:  Purpose depends on the time span in which you’re talking Is simply living purpose enough? Moments of bliss; being fully present ⁠ How practicing being happy is a lifetime practice ⁠Does laughing in connection with others bring a sense of bliss?⁠ ⁠If you want to know more about Eli you can follow her on Instagram or Spotify at @littleitem. Our mission is to inspire vulnerability and awareness in order to become more mindful of our everyday actions and how they affect the planet, each other and ourselves. Please follow and subscribe! Instagram @theconsciousconversations Facebook @ The Conscious Conversations Podcast  The Conscious Conversations Podcast Website

    56 min

  8. 07/02/2023

    41 - How to turn our suffering into meaning with Pam Johns

    In this episode we chat with Pam Johns about how to turn our suffering into meaning, what it means to reflect on one's life's purpose from the "third act" and also the changing purpose of motherhood over time.  Pam is a life enthusiast, and a grateful, happy mom. She and Pat, her husband of a decade live in Cannon Falls, MN on sixty acres where they share their love of nature with leadership teams in their consultancy, friends and family.  She's an entrepreneur who brings synergy and strategy to leadership teams with joy.   In her third act, Pam finds meaning in sharing life lessons, positive frameworks, and fun with everyone willing to befriend her.  She loves the joy of cooking for others, bringing out the best in those around her and she finds deep purpose in helping others thrive.  She's a calligrapher and avid reader, and her love language is words. Our mission is to inspire vulnerability and awareness in order to become more mindful of our everyday actions and how they affect the planet, each other and ourselves. Please follow and subscribe! Instagram @theconsciousconversations Facebook @ The Conscious Conversations Podcast  The Conscious Conversations Podcast Website

    53 min
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We are Kat and Sarah; outdoor enthusiasts, sustainably curious, happy-minded (most of the time), and passionate about helping others and making a difference. We are curious and eager to learn how to live a more open, aware, sustainable and beautiful life, together. Our mission is to inspire vulnerability and awareness in order to become more mindful of our everyday actions and how they affect the planet, each other and ourselves.  

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  • Creator
    Katherine Kearney & Sarah Monroy
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Conscious Conversations Podcast
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