When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck — What to Do Next

The Gentle Yoga Warrior

Feeling stuck despite doing “the work”? This is the only podcast for spiritual, self-help-curious midlifers where you can explore hidden blocks, soulful practices, and actionable tools to find clarity, calm, and progress. We interview inspiring guests who share insights to help you move forward, and your host, The Gentle Yoga Warrior, knows what it’s like to be stuck for years — offering guidance, meditations, and practical practices to support your growth. Many episodes include a bonus optional meditation! Formerly Awakened Conscious Conversations, we’ve rebranded with a new title: When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck — What to Do Next. This updated name more fully reflects the heart of our work, and we’re deeply grateful to our longtime listeners for growing with us—and to our new listeners for joining us on the journey. We’re so glad you’re here!

  1. 6d ago

    How To Stay Hopeful During A Cost Of Living Crunch

    Money feels tight for so many of us right now, and that pressure can quietly seep into our choices, relationships, social lives, and even our ability to enjoy ordinary moments. In this episode, we talk honestly about the “cash-strapped” climate and what it feels like when salaries don’t seem to keep pace with the cost of living. We explore how financial stress can shrink our world — making us say no to social plans, worry about everyday spending, and lose some of the lightness and spontaneity that brings us joy. But this isn’t a rant, and it isn’t about forcing ourselves into toxic positivity. Instead, we explore a gentler middle ground: acknowledging what’s difficult while still making room for hope, connection, gratitude, and small moments of pleasure. The episode ends with a calming guided meditation, set on a 1920s beach, where you’ll have the chance to meet your own person of joy” You don’t have to pretend everything is fine to make space for joy. Sometimes joy begins with simply noticing what is still here. Send us a message Support the show A note for every episode:  we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Why not check out my other new podcast  established in 2026:  Field, forest and Folklore: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619974 Want to be a guest? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

    How To Stay Hopeful During A Cost Of Living Crunch

  2. Aug 6

    A Quiet August Reset For Tired Minds

    August can feel like a pause button you didn’t ask for, but might actually need. We’re in the last stretch of summer, and instead of pushing a new routine or chasing a “better version” of ourselves, we take a gentler route: reflection, release, and real rest. If you’ve been feeling tired, stretched thin, or quietly overwhelmed, this conversation is a reminder that you don’t have to fix your whole life right now. Sometimes the most powerful reset is deciding what you’re no longer willing to carry.    The episode ends with an August-inspired guided meditation to help you breathe, soften, and create space for what’s next. If this resonates, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review, and tell us: what are you ready to release before September? Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show A note for every episode:  we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Why not check out my other new podcast  established in 2026:  Field, forest and Folklore: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619974 Want to be a guest? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

    A Quiet August Reset For Tired Minds

  3. Jul 22

    How to Raise Your Spiritual Awareness Without Giving Up Your Religion

    We talk with Chris Lippincott about building spiritual awareness without giving up religion, starting from his skeptical Wall Street past and the meditation practice that changed his life. We explore intention, evidence, and simple habits that help us feel calmer, more present, and more connected to spirit. • Chris’s journey from finance to spiritual awakening through daily meditation • A vivid out-of-body experience and the feeling of unconditional love • Working with fear by focusing on intention and the energy you invite • The difference between religion as structure and spirituality as direct connection • How meditation quiets the “monkey mind” and opens space for inner guidance • Why phones and constant stimulation make stillness feel harder than it is • Practical ways to begin without pressure, including reading near-death experiences • What evidential mediumship looks like, including “yes/no/maybe” and strong standards • Red flags when a medium asks questions or prompts you for details Dear listeners, do stay tuned. There's a meditation inspired by today's show Chris's contact details and link to podcast: https://montclairmedium.com/home Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show A note for every episode:  we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Why not check out my other new podcast  established in 2026:  Field, forest and Folklore: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619974 Want to be a guest? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

    How to Raise Your Spiritual Awareness Without Giving Up Your Religion

  4. Jun 26

    A Daytime Thunderstorm That Reset My Perspective

    A black sky in the middle of the day will humble you fast. After a week of intense UK heat, I get caught in a lightning storm so loud it feels like bombs in the clouds and so bright it turns my whole house into a strobe. It is frightening, but it also snaps me into the kind of presence we all say we want and rarely reach when life feels “normal.”   From that moment, I follow the thread into resilience and uncertainty. When things stack up, from stressful surprises to health worries, what actually helps? I talk about building self trust through small, real commitments, like starting a running routine and showing up even when it is inconvenient. We also get into modern pressure points: digital overload, the loss of privacy, targeted ads that seem to know too much, and how quickly autonomy can erode when your attention is always being pulled.   I end with a guided mindfulness meditation designed for overheated minds: an imaginative ice world visualisation with snow, sunlight, and a white hare as a symbol of spirit.  If you want more calm, more clarity, and a steadier relationship with change, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show A note for every episode:  we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Why not check out my other new podcast  established in 2026:  Field, forest and Folklore: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619974 Want to be a guest? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

    A Daytime Thunderstorm That Reset My Perspective

  5. Jun 10

    A Deep Dive into the Subconscious: Anxiety, Hypnotherapy, and Past Lives

    Craig Meriwether is the founder of Sacred Mystery Hypnotherapy, specializing in past life regression and spiritual hypnotherapy. His work is dedicated to helping individuals experience emotional healing, spiritual awakening, and profound personal transformation.  The subconscious is built for safety, it may keep old pain like a smoke alarm that never got reset—firing anxiety, anger, or shutdown long after the original event has passed. In this episode, we unpack: How triggers form and why your nervous system struggles to distinguish real danger from remembered dangerRepetitive emotional loops and how they can turn into practiced survival responsesHypnotherapy as rewiring—updating childhood "instructions" so your body stops protecting you with strategies that no longer fit your lifeWe also take on the myths head-on: hypnosis is not mind control, you cannot be forced to do what you don't want, and stage hypnosis is a very different context than therapeutic change work. Then we widen the lens into spiritual hypnotherapy and past-life regression, exploring the research and stories that led figures like Brian Weiss and Michael Newton to reconsider what the subconscious might access. We touch on big questions about consciousness, memory, and even the idea of the brain as a receiver—including discussion of the pineal gland. We close with a guided meditation focused on self-love, calm breathing, and letting healing move outward into the world. If you're looking for practical insight on hypnotherapy for anxiety, trauma, and limiting beliefs—plus a meditation, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. Craig's contact details: https://sacredmysteryhypnotherapy.com/ Social Media:  https://sacredmystery.substack.com https://www.youtube.com/@Sacred_Mystery_Hypnotherapy https://www.instagram.com/sacred_mystery_hypnotherapy https://www.facebook.com/sacredmysteryhypnotherapy https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-meriwether-44286718b/  Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show A note for every episode:  we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Why not check out my other new podcast  established in 2026:  Field, forest and Folklore: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619974 Want to be a guest? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

    A Deep Dive into the Subconscious: Anxiety, Hypnotherapy, and Past Lives

  6. Jun 3

    Your Fear Is Loud But It Is Not The Boss

    Six years of showing up has taught us something surprising: the biggest thing that limits our lives is rarely a lack of talent, it’s fear. Fear of judgment. Fear of getting it wrong. Fear that our gifts won’t be welcomed. What happens when old hurts turn into a “protective wall” that slowly blocks your confidence and dims your light? We get practical about overcoming fear and anxiety without pretending they disappear overnight. We talk about the trap of self-criticism, why you don’t need to “fix everything” to grow, and how to balance being a work in progress with celebrating who you are right now. We close with a reminder that support exists, and reaching out for professional help can be the strongest step you take. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s stuck, and leave a review. What fear are you ready to stop negotiating with? Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show A note for every episode:  we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Why not check out my other new podcast  established in 2026:  Field, forest and Folklore: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619974 Want to be a guest? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

    Your Fear Is Loud But It Is Not The Boss

  7. May 22

    Small Wins, Gentle Resets & Finding Your Ikigai

    When life gets overwhelming, it’s easy to believe progress only counts if it’s perfect. In this episode, I share a personal reset from a tired, overbooked week and the mindset shift that helped me stop spiraling and start moving again. We explore the power of small wins, why five to ten minutes a day can protect your momentum, and how mindfulness, breath, and gentle movement can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more focused. We also reflect on Ikigai — the Japanese philosophy of purpose — and the quiet truth that your value doesn’t have to be huge to matter. The episode closes with a guided forest-at-dawn meditation to help you reconnect with what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what gives your life meaning. What’s one small win you can do today? Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show A note for every episode:  we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Why not check out my other new podcast  established in 2026:  Field, forest and Folklore: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619974 Want to be a guest? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

    Small Wins, Gentle Resets & Finding Your Ikigai

  8. May 12

    A Spring Reset For Mental Health With Simple Daily Habits

    Your mental health does not always need a dramatic breakthrough. Sometimes it needs a small reset you can repeat, especially when the world feels intense and your mind will not stop replaying everything at once. We start by grounding ourselves in May’s seasonal energy, whether you’re moving through spring brightness or an autumn shift toward letting go. From there, we share five practical mental health tips that are simple and realistic. The episode closes with a spring-inspired guided meditation and visualisation. If you’ve been craving direction, calm, and a doable next step, this practice can help you find it. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with your one thing for the month. Send us a message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show A note for every episode:  we do not necessary agree with all the views on our podcast and leave listeners to make their own mind up with what they do or don't agree with. Why not check out my other new podcast  established in 2026:  Field, forest and Folklore: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2619974 Want to be a guest? Send The Gentle Yoga Warrior a message on PodMatch, here:

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Feeling stuck despite doing “the work”? This is the only podcast for spiritual, self-help-curious midlifers where you can explore hidden blocks, soulful practices, and actionable tools to find clarity, calm, and progress. We interview inspiring guests who share insights to help you move forward, and your host, The Gentle Yoga Warrior, knows what it’s like to be stuck for years — offering guidance, meditations, and practical practices to support your growth. Many episodes include a bonus optional meditation! Formerly Awakened Conscious Conversations, we’ve rebranded with a new title: When Spiritual Work Feels Stuck — What to Do Next. This updated name more fully reflects the heart of our work, and we’re deeply grateful to our longtime listeners for growing with us—and to our new listeners for joining us on the journey. We’re so glad you’re here!

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