Dr. Kathy Gruver's Your Daily Pause, Meditations and podcasts

Dr Kathy Gruver
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Heal and relax with guided visualizations and meditations led by Dr Kathy Gruver, PhD. Dr Gruver is a health and wellness expert, award-winning author, TV Host and public speaker. She has over 23 years of experience in the health fields and these guided sessions will help you to improve your health and your life. Reduce stress, improve healing and boost your immune system using these easy to follow visualizations. (Please note: these do not intend to prescribe or diagnose any medical condition. Please do not start or stop any medical program without first consulting your physician. We are not held responsible for any damage that arises from listening to or following along with these meditations.)

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 64: Spiritual Awakening Misconceptions: What Really Happens After You Awaken. Intentional Awakening Podcast

    Spiritual Awakening Misconceptions: What Really Happens After You Awaken What does spiritual awakening actually look like after the initial shift? In this episode of the Intentional Awakening Podcast, Terrie Huberman and Kathy Gruver explore some of the common misconceptions surrounding spiritual awakening and what it means to continue living as a human being after an awakening experience. Beginning with the angel card "Openness," they discuss the importance of letting go of predetermined outcomes, guarded responses, and the need to always be right. They explore what it means to truly listen to another person rather than constantly correcting, editing, or judging what they are saying. The conversation then turns toward a common expectation about awakening: that once you're "awake," your thoughts will stop, frustration will disappear, traffic won't bother you, and you'll somehow become happy all the time. But that's not necessarily how awakening works. The hosts discuss how thoughts and emotions can still arise, while your relationship to them may change. Instead of automatically reacting to every trigger, greater awareness can create space to respond differently. They also explore the idea that awakening isn't a one-and-done experience. As awareness develops, new levels of growth can bring new challenges, experiences, and opportunities for learning. Using ideas such as "new level, new devil," inner authority, impermanence, non-duality, and presence, Terrie and Kathy discuss why awakening doesn't mean escaping humanity. You are still going to experience difficult moments, unexpected problems, emotions, and challenges. The difference may be in how you meet those experiences. Rather than creating expectations about what awakening is supposed to feel like, this episode encourages listeners to remain open, stay present, and allow their own experience to unfold. The episode closes with a simple reminder: "See what happens and then deal with it." If you've ever wondered whether spiritual awakening means becoming permanently peaceful, happy, or free from everyday human struggles, this conversation offers a different perspective on what awakening can mean.

    Episode 64: Spiritual Awakening Misconceptions: What Really Happens After You Awaken. Intentional Awakening Podcast

  2. Sep 24

    Episode 63: Intentional Awakening Podcast: Accepting Without Obligation: Learning to Receive Love, Help & Generosity

    What happens when someone does something kind for you—and instead of simply receiving it, you immediately feel like you owe them something? In this episode of the Intentional Awakening Podcast, Kathy Gruver and Terrie Huberman explore the complicated relationship many people have with giving, receiving, generosity, and obligation. Terrie shares her personal experience of feeling indebted when someone helps her. Even though she genuinely enjoys helping others and considers herself an "over helper," receiving kindness can trigger the feeling that she needs to repay the person who helped her. The conversation explores where these patterns may come from, including childhood experiences, family dynamics, money, love languages, and the messages we receive about giving and receiving. Kathy offers another perspective: what if kindness doesn't have to be paid back to the same person? What if we simply receive the kindness and then pay it forward to someone else? The hosts also explore the difference between genuine generosity and transactional giving. Helping someone because you want to help is very different from keeping score and expecting a favor in return later. They discuss why receiving can be difficult for many people and how guilt, shame, fear, and the feeling of indebtedness can make it uncomfortable to accept love, generosity, assistance, or gifts. Another important part of the conversation is learning to recognize our own patterns without judging ourselves. Rather than calling a difficult part of ourselves "ugly," we can become curious about it, understand where it comes from, and practice responding differently. Ultimately, this episode offers a powerful reminder: You can receive without owing. You can allow someone to be generous. You can accept help. You can receive love. And you don't have to immediately figure out how to repay it. Sometimes receiving is simply allowing another person to express their kindness. 🎙Intentional Awakening Podcast Hosted by Kathy Gruver and Terrie Huberman

    Episode 63: Intentional Awakening Podcast: Accepting Without Obligation: Learning to Receive Love, Help & Generosity

  3. Sep 17

    Episode 62: Stop Trying to Do It Perfectly: Finding Your Own Path to Spiritual Growth | Intentional Awakening Podcast

    What if your spiritual practice doesn't have to look perfect? In this episode of the Intentional Awakening Podcast, Kathy Gruver and Terrie Huberman explore creativity, perfectionism, expectations, vulnerability, and the importance of finding a spiritual practice that actually works for your life. The conversation begins with an angel card called Creativity, encouraging us to move beyond preconceived thoughts, feelings, and beliefs and embrace our own unique expression. From there, Kathy and Terrie discuss how easily spiritual practices can become rigid expectations. They share stories about people who feel guilty when they can't meditate, practice yoga, or follow a spiritual routine exactly as prescribed. Terrie opens up about her own experience with perfectionism and how the pressure to practice "the right way" caused her to pull away from something she genuinely valued. The hosts explore why perfect can become the enemy of done and why a practice should support your life rather than become another source of stress, guilt, or self-judgment. They also discuss the importance of vulnerability within spiritual communities and question why spiritual teachers are sometimes placed on pedestals instead of being allowed to show their humanity. Spiritual growth isn't always peaceful, positive, or "love and light." Sometimes it involves breakdowns, uncertainty, financial challenges, relationship changes, emotional struggles, and periods when you simply don't know what you're doing. And that's okay. You don't have to practice perfectly. You don't have to follow someone else's path exactly. You don't have to become a perfect version of yourself. You can experiment. You can adapt. You can be flexible. You can find what works for you. Ultimately, spirituality is a practice—not a performance. If you've ever felt guilty for not doing enough, struggled with perfectionism, or wondered whether you're following your spiritual path "correctly," this conversation offers a powerful reminder: There is no one right way to do it. Find what works for you. 🎙️ Intentional Awakening Podcast Hosted by Kathy Gruver and Terrie Huberman

    Episode 62: Stop Trying to Do It Perfectly: Finding Your Own Path to Spiritual Growth | Intentional Awakening Podcast

  4. Sep 11

    Episode 61: Release What Keeps You Stuck: Let Go of the Past & Get to Your "Yes" | Intentional Awakening Podcast

    What are you still holding onto that is keeping you stuck? In this episode of the Intentional Awakening Podcast, Kathy Gruver and Terrie Huberman explore the powerful theme of release—letting go of the past, resistance, outdated identities, emotional baggage, and judgments that can prevent us from moving forward. The episode begins with an angel card message: Release. The card encourages us to let go of control, expectations, worry, inhibitions, and outdated versions of ourselves. From there, Kathy and Terrie share real-life stories about resistance to change, personal growth, coaching, relationships, and the challenge of helping people who aren't yet ready to do the work. A central question emerges throughout the conversation: "What do you need to get to a yes?" Sometimes resistance doesn't mean someone doesn't want change. They may need more information, more time, an apology, an explanation, or simply a different way of approaching the situation. The hosts also explore why people sometimes hold onto grief and anger because releasing those emotions can feel like letting go of the person, experience, or justice connected to them. But carrying old anger doesn't necessarily punish the person who hurt you—it can keep the experience alive within you. Another powerful theme is the difference between your story and your identity. Your past may include divorce, addiction, abuse, grief, loss, or other painful experiences, but those experiences don't have to become the name tag you wear forever. You can tell your story without allowing your story to define you. The conversation also explores free will, coaching, group work, energy, surrender, and the importance of knowing when to support someone and when to stop pushing. If you're feeling stuck, resistant to change, or tired of carrying something from your past, this episode offers an invitation to ask yourself: What am I ready to release? And perhaps even more importantly: What do I need to finally say yes to moving forward? Intentional Awakening Podcast Hosted by Kathy Gruver and Terrie Huberman

    Episode 61: Release What Keeps You Stuck: Let Go of the Past & Get to Your "Yes" | Intentional Awakening Podcast

  5. Sep 3

    Episode 60 Intentional Awakening Podcast

    What if you stopped worrying about whether you're worthy—and simply allowed yourself to be who you are? In Episode 60 of the Intentional Awakening Podcast, Kathy Gruver and Terrie Huberman explore a timeless spiritual message about speaking your truth, becoming visible, simplifying your life, thinking rationally, and recognizing your inherent worth. The episode begins with a message about sisterhood and brotherhood and the importance of treating humanity as an extended family. Kathy shares a personal story about helping a woman who needed assistance, reminding us how simple acts of kindness can create meaningful human connection. The hosts then explore several spiritual cards, including The Thinker, The Monk, and The Sun, along with messages about gratitude, visibility, and breath. Together, these readings encourage listeners to balance spirituality with rational thought, slow down, become present, and allow themselves to shine. A major focus of the conversation is communication. If you have something you need to say, the hosts encourage you to first understand what you actually want, take a breath, and communicate your needs clearly and simply. You cannot control how another person receives your message—but you can control whether you have the courage to express it. The conversation also examines spiritual bypassing and the importance of using common sense and critical thinking alongside spiritual practices. Finally, Terrie shares a deeply personal story that leads to one of the episode's most powerful insights: you don't have to be extraordinary, perfect, or "fabulous" to deserve love. You can simply be yourself. If you've been holding back, over-explaining yourself, questioning your worth, or struggling to say what you really need, this episode offers a reminder to breathe, think, speak, shine, and receive. Intentional Awakening Podcast — Episode 60: A Reading Hosted by Kathy Gruver and Terrie Huberman Listen for a timeless message that may meet you exactly where you are today.

    Episode 60 Intentional Awakening Podcast

  6. Aug 27

    Episode 59: The Intentional Awakening Podcast: Expectancy

    Join Kathy Gruver and Terrie Huberman as they tackle the tough concepts of spirituality. Todays episode we talk about expectancy and how our perception of the future shapes what is going to happen. Most of our disappointment comes from unexpressed expectations. Learn how to ask for what you want and how to get your needs met. Ask questions and be curious.

    Episode 59: The Intentional Awakening Podcast: Expectancy

  7. Aug 20

    Episode 58: Intentional Awakening Podcast: Intention with guest Noel Coakley

    Join cohosts Terrie and Kathy and returning special guest Noel Coakley as we talk about intention, our spiritual practice and how to achieve the things we want. Always a fascinating episode with three wise voices in spirituality.    For Information on Noel's new book go to: https://www.wakeupsleepybuddha.com/

    Episode 58: Intentional Awakening Podcast: Intention with guest Noel Coakley

  8. Aug 14

    Episode 57: Intentional Awakening Podcast: Transformation with special guest Noel Coakley

    Join Terrie and Kathy for this special episode with guest Noel Coakley talking about transformation and his new book, Wake Up Sleepy Buddha.  www.wakeupsleepybuddha.com

    Episode 57: Intentional Awakening Podcast: Transformation with special guest Noel Coakley
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Heal and relax with guided visualizations and meditations led by Dr Kathy Gruver, PhD. Dr Gruver is a health and wellness expert, award-winning author, TV Host and public speaker. She has over 23 years of experience in the health fields and these guided sessions will help you to improve your health and your life. Reduce stress, improve healing and boost your immune system using these easy to follow visualizations. (Please note: these do not intend to prescribe or diagnose any medical condition. Please do not start or stop any medical program without first consulting your physician. We are not held responsible for any damage that arises from listening to or following along with these meditations.)

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