Where to Next | Spirituality, Health & Wellness, Life Coaching

Stacey Vulakh | Life Coach, Podcast Host, and Speaker

Welcome to Where to Next? A podcast for the driven woman who’s “been there, done that” and wants to be intentional about what’s next. Do you wonder why—on paper, your life is bomb—but you still feel meh? Maybe you want to wow yourself and finally, do the thing you’ve never done before? What if you could stop getting in your own way and see the patterns keeping you stuck? Do you love being proud of yourself, knowing you left nothing on the table? Hi, I’m Stacey V. Like you, I created a beautiful life and longed for more. Despite achievements and accolades, and having worked with experts and mentors, more remained elusive, and I kept searching with the hope something would magically click. Until one day, I stopped trying so hard. Pausing and listening to my intuition led me to what was next. And I’m here to share the same message with you. Each week, I’ll teach you how to get where you want to go next while focusing on what’s working and lighting you up. You’ll learn to connect and leverage your intuition, acknowledge doubt when it comes up, and have the skills and confidence to keep going. You’ll create your next steps with new mindset tools and crystalized wisdom, all while doing life YOUR way (and not someone else’s) and realizing it’s way easier than you ever thought. Because, my love, living life this way, your way, means the best is yet to come. Believe it. You were made for this. The best place to find me is directly in my inbox, hello@staceyv.com LinkedIn and Instagram work, too. And be sure to drop your email address for a weekly note with insights, wisdom, and recommendations—sign up below or hello@staceyv.com I can’t wait to connect with you. Thanks so much for being here. Website: www.staceyv.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/staceyvulakh LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/staceyvulakh

  1. 11/05/2024

    114. Tracy Harward on Creating Ishtara & the Power of Connecting to Your Body

    Today’s episode features Tracy Harward, the creator of Ishtara, a movement method that promotes body awareness and healing.   Stacey and Tracy explore the importance of connecting with your body, and the transformative power of listening to what your body has to say. Tracy shares how she created Ishtara, and explains how processing your feelings in your body can lead to healing, freedom, and self-love.    Tracy is the creator of Ishtara - an embodiment method that balances emotions and gives you a way to become your own healer. Tracy created Ishtara from her own journey of healing herself from childhood trauma through the wisdom of her body. After years of searching for answers, she healed herself by learning to listen to her own body's guidance in meditative movement. What began as her personal practice gradually evolved into her life's work—empowering others learn to heal themselves. Through a decade of following her body's wisdom, Tracy created a method to naturally transform patterns held in the nervous system. She also validated her method by studying with experts she deeply admires, including Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Dr. Peter Levine, Dr. Stephen Porges, and Dr. Pat Ogden. These studies, along with her exploration of gestalt psychology, trauma therapy, attachment theory, Jungian psychology, and yoga, helped her understand the science behind what she was experiencing. Ishtara grew from Tracy's desire to share what worked for her, offering simple, body-based practices that make healing accessible to everyone. Today, she feels grateful to see Ishtara being shared by compassionate, trauma-informed teachers and embraced by people around the world who are discovering their own path to healing through movement. KEY TAKEAWAYS    (0:20) Grounding practices & connecting to your body    (2:30) How we become disconnected from our bodies    (7:14) Tracy’s story & the origin of Ishtara    (12:35) Finding the spark to keep trying when nothing is working    (17:18) The pivotal experience that taught Tracy to go towards what she was feeling in her body, instead of running away    (25:43) Why processing emotions in your body is safer, faster, and freeing   (32:20) Finding complete love from within, beyond romantic relationships    (35:00) Stacey’s experience of healing through Ishtara & what she learned about herself in the process   (43:10) Your body is the source of your intuition    (45:45) How to know if Ishtara is for you   (52:30) The power of listening to your body & following its wisdom  CONNECT WITH TRACY  Website: ishtarabody.com IG: @ishtarabody   CONNECT WITH STACEY  Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

  2. 06/10/2023

    26. Closing Ceremony

    Stacey has some news to share …this is the final episode of Where to Next. It’s not because Stacey is quitting or isn’t having fun. Quite the opposite. The podcast isn’t taking Stacey in the direction she wants to go, so instead of forcing things, she’s stopping while she’s still enjoying it. Hear more about this decision and Stacey’s plans for the future in this final episode.   As this chapter comes to a close, it's not a farewell, but an invitation to stay connected with Stacey. Join her on Instagram for  new adventures, remember to subscribe to her newsletter for exclusive updates, empowering insights, and the latest news about her upcoming endeavors. KEY TAKEAWAYS (0:10) This is the final episode of the Where to Next podcast! Hear why Stacey has loved this podcast so much. (1:05) Here’s why the podcast is ending. (3:49) It can sometimes take us a while to take action on how we’re feeling. (5:33) Part of this process has been through journaling. (8:22) The irony of the Where to Next Podcast ending isn’t lost on Stacey. Hear her thoughts. (10:58) Goodbye for now. Make sure to keep up with Stacey on her Instagram and newsletter! QUOTABLE “We tend to live in our heads, but we are not our thoughts.” “I don’t see this as quitting. I see this as no longer taking me in the direction I want to go.” “When we do things that don’t light us up, that’s letting me down and that’s letting you down.” “When you’re at a party, make sure you leave when you’re having a good time.” SOCIAL Email Stacey | Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

  3. 06/03/2023

    25. What To Do When You Just Can’t Anymore

    Have you ever experienced those overwhelming 'just can't' days when even the simplest tasks feel impossible? Whether it's tackling never-ending chores, to socializing, or battling low energy levels, we've all been there. And guess what? Stacey can relate!   On this episode of the Where to Next Podcast, Stacey shares how she gets through the hard days – where you’re feeling frustrated and exhausted. When everything feels so challenging. She also talks about how taking care of yourself models healthy behavior for your kids. Tune in to this episode and equip yourself with the tools you need to face your next 'just can't' day with grace and determination.   KEY TAKEAWAYS (0:14) Today’s topic can be shared with your kids! Hear why. (1:30) Stacey recently had one of these days. Here’s what happened. (3:09) The first thing Stacey does when these days are happening: Stop (4:40) Next, Stacey has a conversation with herself. (6:07) Third, Stacey pinpoints specifically what she “just can’t” do. (6:51) Finally, it’s time to solve the problem. (10:15) Here’s what Stacey learned through her most recent “just can’t” day. (12:26) Do you practice self-compassion on hard days? Hear why you should. (15:24) When you ask for help, you’re modeling healthy behavior for your kids. (17:19) Stacey shares an analogy from a storm.   QUOTABLE “The thing about thoughts is whenever we have a thought, we have a feeling.” “We are not the things we think.” “What’s gotta go? What can I let go of for now?” “Our children need to know they can ask for help. They need to know it’s okay.”   SOCIAL Email Stacey | Instagram | LinkedIn | Website

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Welcome to Where to Next? A podcast for the driven woman who’s “been there, done that” and wants to be intentional about what’s next. Do you wonder why—on paper, your life is bomb—but you still feel meh? Maybe you want to wow yourself and finally, do the thing you’ve never done before? What if you could stop getting in your own way and see the patterns keeping you stuck? Do you love being proud of yourself, knowing you left nothing on the table? Hi, I’m Stacey V. Like you, I created a beautiful life and longed for more. Despite achievements and accolades, and having worked with experts and mentors, more remained elusive, and I kept searching with the hope something would magically click. Until one day, I stopped trying so hard. Pausing and listening to my intuition led me to what was next. And I’m here to share the same message with you. Each week, I’ll teach you how to get where you want to go next while focusing on what’s working and lighting you up. You’ll learn to connect and leverage your intuition, acknowledge doubt when it comes up, and have the skills and confidence to keep going. You’ll create your next steps with new mindset tools and crystalized wisdom, all while doing life YOUR way (and not someone else’s) and realizing it’s way easier than you ever thought. Because, my love, living life this way, your way, means the best is yet to come. Believe it. You were made for this. The best place to find me is directly in my inbox, hello@staceyv.com LinkedIn and Instagram work, too. And be sure to drop your email address for a weekly note with insights, wisdom, and recommendations—sign up below or hello@staceyv.com I can’t wait to connect with you. Thanks so much for being here. Website: www.staceyv.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/staceyvulakh LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/staceyvulakh