Energy Works

Lauren Walker & Blaine Wilkes
Energy Works

What if you could tap into the limitless energy within you to feel your best? Welcome to Energy Works, a podcast that seamlessly blends ancient wisdom with modern science to revolutionize your understanding of health, longevity, and the human experience.Join Lauren Walker, author and creator of Energy Medicine Yoga, along with her co-host Blaine Wilkes, as they guide you through the fascinating world of energy medicine. This podcast dives deep into the power of energy and its profound impact on your health, happiness, and overall well-being.In Energy Works, you'll explore: • The foundational principles of energy medicine and its transformative benefits • How energy influences your relationships, career, and health • Practical tools and techniques, such as tapping and yoga, to enhance your energy flow • The intersection of ancient practices like yoga and Chinese Medicine with modern quantum physics and neurobiology • Inspirational stories from individuals who have transformed their lives through energy medicineWhether you're an experienced energy healer or just beginning your journey, Energy Works offers valuable insights and practical advice for everyone. Each episode features engaging conversations with some of the most brilliant minds in the field, as well as personal stories and practical tips to help you harness your own energy to heal, grow, and thrive. Subscribe to Energy Works and join us on an incredible journey to unlock the secrets of energy medicine. Open your mind and heart to the reality that energy impacts every aspect of your life. Let's explore the universe inside of you, starting right here, right now.

  1. The Water Element: Fear, Courage, and Finding Balance

    5 DAYS AGO

    The Water Element: Fear, Courage, and Finding Balance

    In this episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine talk about the water element, one of the five elements in ancient Chinese medicine. They cover what makes water energy different, how it influences emotions and physical health, and why keeping it balanced can help you feel more steady and strong. You’ll learn how water connects to fear and courage, why it plays a key role in resilience and simple ways to work with this energy in daily life.What to Listen For:🌊 The Water Element – What it represents and how it affects your body and mind.💧 Fear and Courage – How these emotions connect to water and ways to work with them.🔄 Balancing Water Energy – Simple techniques to help you feel more steady and strong.🧘‍♀️ Water in Daily Life – How this element shows up in emotions, relationships, and habits.🌟 Emotional Resilience – Using water’s wisdom to manage fear and build confidence.Takeaway:The water element plays a more significant role in your life than you might think. It influences your emotions, energy, and how you handle stress. In this episode, Lauren and Blaine break it down and share ways to work with water energy so you can feel more balanced and at ease.🔗 Listen now and learn how working with the water element can bring more steadiness into your life.✨ Like, subscribe, and share your thoughts on how water energy shows up for you!To get a free quiz to learn your primary element, use this link: https://emyoga.thinkific.com/enroll/2213777?price_id=2979517

    44 min
  2. Seasons, Emotions, and Energy: The Role of the Five Elements

    FEB 10

    Seasons, Emotions, and Energy: The Role of the Five Elements

    In this episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine break down the five elements of Chinese medicine—water, wood, fire, earth, and metal—and how they’re woven into Energy Medicine Yoga. These elements aren’t just abstract concepts but the threads connecting everything in the universe, from seasonal changes to our moods.Lauren shares her journey of studying these elements with Donna Eden and how it changed how she approaches energy work. Blaine explains how these elements fit naturally into traditional yoga practices, making it easier to balance your energy without overthinking it.They discuss how each element shows up in both the physical and emotional aspects of life, setting the stage for future episodes where they’ll tackle each element in more depth.What You’ll Hear:🌊 The Five Elements: Water, wood, fire, earth, and metal—what they are and why they matter.💖 Emotions & Energy: How each element is linked to specific emotions and how to keep them in check.🌟 Donna Eden’s Energy Systems: A quick look at her approach and why it complements the five elements.🍂 Seasons & Cycles: The connection between the elements and the changing seasons.⚡ Practical Tips: Simple ways to work with the elements for better health and emotional balance.💫 Emotional Resilience: How the elements can help you feel more grounded and steady.Takeaway:Understanding the five elements isn’t just about theory—it’s about tuning into your own energy and learning how to shift things when they feel off. This episode gives you the foundation to start using these tools to create more balance in your life, both on and off the yoga mat.🔗 Tune in to discover how the five elements can transform your approach to health, energy, and emotional well-being.✨ Like, subscribe, and share your thoughts on which element resonates with you most!To get a free quiz to learn your primary element, use this link: https://emyoga.thinkific.com/enroll/2213777?price_id=2979517

    44 min
  3. Sound, Energy, and the Joy of Play with Eileen McKusick

    FEB 3

    Sound, Energy, and the Joy of Play with Eileen McKusick

    In this episode of Cool People Big Ideas, Lauren talks with Eileen McKusick, a pioneering researcher of the human biofield, about the essential role of play in our lives. Eileen reflects on her shift from a work-centered mindset to embracing play as a powerful healing and personal growth tool.Eileen shares her expertise on the biofield anatomy map, explaining the connection between sound, emotions, and well-being. Together, she and Lauren discuss the influence of cultural expectations, childhood experiences, and overwork, offering practical ways to bring balance and joy back into your life through playful expression.Whether you're new to biofield tuning or curious about rediscovering the joy of play, this episode offers thoughtful perspectives and actionable steps to create a more vibrant, joyful life.What to Listen For:The Biofield Anatomy Map: How sound and vibration influence energy centers.Work vs. Play: Why balance is key to feeling whole.Childhood Trauma: How early life shapes our relationship with play and work.Cultural Expectations: The pressure to prioritize productivity over joy.The Power of Play: Activities like singing and dancing as tools for healing and vitality.Practical Tools: Tips for using biofield adjustments and affirmations to enhance energy.Eileen’s Story: Her journey of reclaiming joy and connecting with the queen archetype.Takeaway:Play isn’t just a pastime—it’s essential to a healthy, balanced life. Tapping into the joy of play can help you release old patterns, boost energy, and approach life with renewed enthusiasm.🔗 Tune in now to learn how you can reconnect with play in your daily life.✨ Like, subscribe, and share your favorite ways to bring play into your world!

    1h 17m
  4. The ‘Should’ Trap: How to Build Habits You Actually Want

    JAN 27

    The ‘Should’ Trap: How to Build Habits You Actually Want

    In this episode of Energy Works, Blaine and Lauren tackle the exhausting pressure of constantly feeling like you “should” be doing something - whether it’s sticking to a rigid self-improvement plan or living up to other people’s expectations.Blaine shares her experience with the endless “shoulds” that pop up around yoga and spiritual practices and how quickly that mindset can turn into frustration and burnout.They dig into how this pressure can backfire, leading to self-criticism and even resistance to the things you actually care about. This episode introduces a straightforward three-step process to help you move away from self-judgment and create healthier habits rooted in genuine choice. Blaine also shares a reflective technique to identify and work through the mental blocks that often keep you stuck.If you’ve ever felt weighed down by self-imposed expectations, this conversation offers practical tools for creating a more relaxed, intentional approach to personal growth.What’s in This Episode:- Why the “should” mindset drains your energy and creates resistance- The impact of comparison and internalized expectations- A personal pandemic story that reshaped Blaine’s approach to self-care- Practical journaling exercises to uncover hidden resistance- A three-step method for building healthier habits🎧 Tune in now and take one small step toward a more balanced, intentional approach to growth.How ‘Should’ Makes Us Stupid — And How to Get Smart Again on Medium:https://medium.com/curious/how-should-makes-us-stupid-and-how-to-get-smart-again-6815a9460302

    42 min
  5. When Self-Consciousness Takes the Mic

    JAN 20

    When Self-Consciousness Takes the Mic

    In this episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine tackle the often awkward, sometimes cringey, but totally human experience of being self-conscious - whether it’s behind a mic or just in life.Lauren shares a story about being recognized by a podcast listener and how that unexpected moment threw her off her game. It’s a candid look at how awareness of being “watched” can mess with your confidence. Together, the hosts unpack their experiences with podcasting, the fear of criticism, and how feedback (both constructive and not-so-helpful) can feel especially heavy in today’s cancel-culture world.The episode doesn’t just stop at the hard stuff, though. Lauren and Blaine offer practical strategies for pushing through discomfort while staying authentic, avoiding the comparison trap, and keeping self-criticism in check. They also teach two simple energy techniques: The Schoolyard Hookup and The Blowout - that’ll help you calm your nerves and stay grounded when life gets stressful.What’s in This Episode- How self-consciousness can sneak up on you and derail your confidenceStrategies for handling criticism without losing yourself- Why authenticity beats perfection every time- Tips for managing that tricky line between self-improvement and self-judgment- Two energy practices to keep your cool when the pressure’s onDon’t let self-doubt hold you back—tap into your power instead! 💪🎧 Listen now and reclaim your confidence.

    46 min
  6. Chanting, Healing, and Family: A Conversation with Jill Purce

    JAN 13

    Chanting, Healing, and Family: A Conversation with Jill Purce

    In this episode of Cool People Big Ideas, Lauren Walker sat down with Jill Purce, the Matriarch of the Sheldrake-Purce family, to discuss her work with chanting, healing, and internal family systems. They talked about how sound can help with emotional and spiritual well-being, including how chanting has transformed individuals and families. Jill shared personal stories from her own life and explained how she came to understand the power of vocal practices. She also talked about raising a family alongside her husband, scientist Rupert Sheldrake, and their two children, Merlin and Cosmo, each making their own mark in the world.The conversation covered a range of topics, from the science and spirituality of sound to the impact of internal family systems on relationships. Jill provided practical advice on how to bring chanting into daily life and discussed the connection between ancient traditions and modern healing. This episode offers listeners a chance to understand how sound can be a tool for personal healing and how it shapes the dynamics of family and relationships.The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Energy Works podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Energy Works hosts or Energy Medicine Yoga employees.What You'll Learn:- How chanting can help with emotional and spiritual well-being.- The role of internal family systems in relationships.- Jill’s approach to connecting with both your inner self and the outside world.Key Moments:- Jill’s background and work with chanting.- Her personal journey into discovering the power of sound.- The relationship between science and spirituality in sound.- Stories of families healed through vocal practices.- An introduction to the principles of internal family systems.- Tips for integrating chanting into daily life.- The connection between ancient healing practices and modern methods.- Advice for beginners interested in vocal healing.Lauren found this conversation to be a meaningful exploration of sound, family, and healing, and she hopes it offers something valuable for everyone listening.You can learn more about Jill Purce at www.healingvoice.com.

    1h 5m
  7. Morphic Fields and the Interconnectedness of Life: A Conversation with Rupert Sheldrake

    JAN 6

    Morphic Fields and the Interconnectedness of Life: A Conversation with Rupert Sheldrake

    In this episode of Cool People Big Ideas, Lauren Walker sits down with Rupert Sheldrake to discuss his groundbreaking theory of morphic resonance, which explores how living beings are connected across time and space. They talk about how Rupert’s work challenges conventional scientific ideas, shedding light on phenomena like telepathy and animal instincts that many mainstream scientists dismiss. Rupert offers a simple explanation of his theory and provides real-world examples of how morphic fields influence everything from human behavior to communication between animals. He also clarifies the often-misunderstood Double Slit experiment, offering a clear perspective that sets the record straight. This conversation gives listeners a new understanding of Rupert’s work and how it might shift our view of the world.The views and opinions expressed by guests on the Energy Works podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Energy Works hosts or Energy Medicine Yoga employees.What You'll Learn:- The key ideas behind Rupert Sheldrake’s morphic resonance theory.- How Rupert’s theories challenge mainstream scientific beliefs.- Practical examples of how morphic resonance plays out in everyday life.- A clearer understanding of the Double Slit experiment and its true implications.- How Rupert’s work connects science with common human experiences.Key Moments:- Rupert explains the concept of morphic resonance and its potential to change our understanding of science.- How Rupert’s work challenges traditional views in science, particularly around phenomena like telepathy and intuition.- The connection between morphic fields and how animals and humans share unspoken knowledge.- Rupert offers a clear, simplified explanation of the Double Slit experiment and why it matters.- Real-world applications of Rupert’s theories, from animal behavior to human communication.You can learn more about Rupert Sheldrake at his website www.sheldrake.org and his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RupertSheldrakePhD

    1h 14m
  8. Planning vs. Flow: Finding Your Balance in Goal-Setting for the New Year

    12/30/2024

    Planning vs. Flow: Finding Your Balance in Goal-Setting for the New Year

    In this special episode of Energy Works, Lauren and Blaine celebrate the end of their first year of podcasting by looking back at the journey so far. They share favorite moments, key lessons, and how the podcast has grown since day one. As they prepare for the year, the hosts dive into their styles for reflection and goal-setting.Lauren and Blaine bring their own flair to the process—Lauren leans on her intuition, while Blaine favors a more structured, step-by-step approach. Together, they talk about blending these contrasting styles, staying true to your values, and steadily progressing toward your goals.What’s in This Episode:Reflecting on the Year: Highlights, lessons, and memorable moments from their first year of podcasting.Contrasting Styles: Lauren’s intuitive reflection vs. Blaine’s structured goal-setting—and why both have merit.Blending Approaches: How to balance flexibility and planning for effective goal-setting.Staying Grounded: Tips for staying true to your values and making progress without overwhelm.Community Connection: The role of support and accountability in reaching your goals.Practical Tips: Simple ways to wrap up your year with reflection and intention.Why Listen:Whether you’re a planner, a feeler, or somewhere in between, this episode offers something for everyone. Lauren and Blaine’s different styles might inspire you to find a method that fits your personality, values, and goals.🎧 Listen in for tips, inspiration, and a look behind the scenes at their podcasting journey!

    43 min

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What if you could tap into the limitless energy within you to feel your best? Welcome to Energy Works, a podcast that seamlessly blends ancient wisdom with modern science to revolutionize your understanding of health, longevity, and the human experience.Join Lauren Walker, author and creator of Energy Medicine Yoga, along with her co-host Blaine Wilkes, as they guide you through the fascinating world of energy medicine. This podcast dives deep into the power of energy and its profound impact on your health, happiness, and overall well-being.In Energy Works, you'll explore: • The foundational principles of energy medicine and its transformative benefits • How energy influences your relationships, career, and health • Practical tools and techniques, such as tapping and yoga, to enhance your energy flow • The intersection of ancient practices like yoga and Chinese Medicine with modern quantum physics and neurobiology • Inspirational stories from individuals who have transformed their lives through energy medicineWhether you're an experienced energy healer or just beginning your journey, Energy Works offers valuable insights and practical advice for everyone. Each episode features engaging conversations with some of the most brilliant minds in the field, as well as personal stories and practical tips to help you harness your own energy to heal, grow, and thrive. Subscribe to Energy Works and join us on an incredible journey to unlock the secrets of energy medicine. Open your mind and heart to the reality that energy impacts every aspect of your life. Let's explore the universe inside of you, starting right here, right now.

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