Let's Pay Attention - Hacking Consciousness

Cathy Dimarchos
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Let’s Pay Attention - Hacking Consciousness invites you to slow down in a fast-moving world, to notice what truly matters. Hosted by Cathy Dimarchos, this podcast is for seekers, conscious leaders, and anyone ready to live and lead with deeper awareness. Together we’ll explore what it means to challenge the noise, live deliberately, and listen deeply. Because awareness isn’t just a concept. It’s a daily practice.

  1. 17H AGO

    13. Know Yourself And Make It Count | With Adelaide Fraser

    Guest Speaker: Adelaide Fraser Episode Title: Know Yourself And Make It Count | Ethical Marketing With Adelaide Fraser Episode Duration: 00:51:10 Episode Release Date: 26 May 2026 About This Episode What does it look like to work in marketing and refuse to compromise your integrity? Cathy Dimarchos sits down with Adelaide Fraser, purpose-driven leader, founder of Lumens Digital, and head of digital at Solutions2You, for a conversation that covers ethical marketing, conscious boundaries, the noise we create versus the messages we mean, and what it takes to truly know yourself in a world designed to distract you. Adelaide has spent over 15 years helping organisations grow with clarity, integrity, and genuine impact. This episode is for marketers, leaders, and anyone who has ever wondered if the work they do is actually making a difference. Episode Highlights [00:05:00] Why Adelaide came to marketing through data and human psychology, not creativity or trends[00:07:00] The courage to fire a client: what boundaries look like when your values are non-negotiable[00:11:00] Finding your voice as a woman in a loud room: clarity of purpose as the antidote to fear[00:15:00] Freedom is not something that just happens. You have to plan for it[00:20:00] Becoming a mother and discovering a whole new identity the day before did not exist[00:25:00] Why Adelaide works in B2B: choosing not to exploit vulnerability as a marketing strategy[00:31:00] Moving from noise to message: the evolution every conscious marketer needs to make[00:36:00] Marketing across cultures: why France, Norway, Australia, and Asia require completely different approaches[00:40:00] React versus respond: your first thought is what society put there, your second is who you are[00:47:00] Know yourself. Make it count. The two things Adelaide wants every listener to walk away with Key Takeaways Why knowing your why is not a one-time exercise, it is a practice you return to as life changes youHow to set boundaries in business without losing your livelihood or your integrityThe difference between making noise and sending a message, and why most marketing confuses the twoWhy your reaction belongs to society and your response belongs to youWhat conscious marketing looks like in a world that rewards volume over value Quotes "Freedom doesn't just happen. You need to plan for freedom." — Adelaide Fraser "Your reaction is what society has been putting to you. Your response is what you are." — Adelaide Fraser "It's not about getting it right the first time. It's about acknowledging when something goes wrong and making a conscious effort to improve." — Adelaide Fraser "Know yourself. Then everything else, the whys, the message, the grace, all of that will come from there." — Adelaide Fraser About Adelaide Fraser Adelaide Fraser is a purpose-driven leader with over 15 years of experience helping organisations grow with clarity, integrity, and impact. Born in France and having lived in Norway, Spain, and Australia, she brings a global mindset to her work across business, technology, and professional services. She is known for building strong, aligned teams and for turning complex challenges into practical, human-centred solutions. Through senior leadership roles and her business, Lumens Digital, Addy supports organisations that want to do good work and do it well. A mother of two young boys, she is passionate about feminism, ethical leadership, and cutting through the noise to create real change. 🔗 Adelaide Fraser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelaidefraser/ 🔗 Cathy Dimarchos: www.cathydimarchos.com 🔗 Solutions2You: www.solutions2you.com.au Subscribe and join a growing community committed to leading with consciousness, courage, and integrity.

    51 min

  2. MAY 11

    12. Sound, Vibration and the Technology of Human Awakening | With Laurent Novatin

    Guest Speaker: Laurent Novatin Episode Title: Sound, Vibration and the Technology of Human Awakening Episode Duration: 00:49:29 Episode Release Date: 12 May 2026 About This Episode What if technology could bring you into a deep meditative state in minutes, without plant medicine, without years of practice, without anything external at all? Cathy Dimarchos sits down with Laurent Novatin, founder of Zensate and head of experience design at Ammortal — for a conversation that weaves together Buddhism, biohacking, embodiment, and the cutting edge of immersive wellness technology. Laurent has spent over two decades bridging deep contemplative practice with science, and his work is now taking physical form as a product set to enter wellness centers around the world. Episode Highlights [00:06:00] Why Laurent felt called to study Buddhism at 16, and what luxury environments taught him about the void that material wealth cannot fill[00:12:00] Freedom is not about how much you have. It is the ability to choose what you give your time and energy to[00:15:00] The healing power of embodiment: why bringing spirit into matter matters more than the spiritual path alone[00:19:00] How Zensate works: haptic vibration, sound, light frequencies and the science behind creating states of deep coherence[00:25:00] The intention behind sound matters. Music curated without care can create agitation we do not even notice[00:29:00] Why intuition and logic are not opposites, and how Laurent uses technology as a tool for intuition rather than a replacement for it[00:33:00] Consciousness as a field: why it enters any intelligent system, biological or otherwise[00:40:00] Understanding what drives your choices: fear or genuine inspiration? The question that unlocks everything[00:44:00] Purpose is not planned. How Laurent found his by following curiosity with no goal in mindWhat You'll Take Away Why self-discovery must come before wealth, or wealth becomes a cageHow sound and vibration regulate the nervous system faster than almost anything elseWhy the world still needs logic alongside intuition, and how to hold both without compromiseWhat adaptive technology means for the future of wellbeing, organisations, and human potentialWhy intention is always more important than outcome Quotes "Freedom for me is not about how much I have. It is the ability to choose what I use my time and energy for." — Laurent Novatin "I didn't really find my purpose until things started flowing. Opportunities stopped needing to be sought. They just came."— Laurent Novatin "It is not the outcome that is important. It is the intention. Because then everything can be remedied." — Cathy Dimarchos About Laurent Novatin Laurent Novatin is the founder of Zensate, an immersive wellness technology company creating light, sound, visual and vibration based experiences designed to awaken human potential. He is also head of experience design at Ammortal, a leading US based biohacking technology company. His path bridges deep contemplative practice with cutting edge technology, drawing on decades of training in meditation, sound therapy, core shamanism, psychedelic therapy, tantra, Qigong, and yoga. 🔗 Laurent Novatin / Zensate: www.zensate.com 🔗 Cathy Dimarchos: www.cathydimarchos.com  🔗 Solutions2You: www.solutions2you.com.au Subscribe and join a growing community committed to leading with consciousness, courage, and integrity.

    49 min

  3. APR 27

    11. Don't Procrastinate Your Happiness | With America's Happiness Doctor - Dr. Elia Gourgouris

    Guest Speaker: Dr. Elia Gourgouris  Episode Title: Don't Procrastinate Your Happiness | With Dr. Elia Gourgouris  Episode Duration: 00:43:51 Episode Release Date: 28 April 2026 About This Episode What if happiness isn't something you arrive at — but something you practice, choose, and refuse to postpone? Cathy Dimarchos sits down with Dr. Elia Gourgouris — America's Happiness Doctor, bestselling author, and founder of the Kindness Factor International — for a conversation that is equal parts joyful and profound. Together they cover self-forgiveness, self-care without guilt, the power of showing up for others, and why the greatest gift you can offer the world is the happiest version of yourself. Episode Highlights [00:05:00] — What consciousness actually means: awareness, heart, and spirit [00:08:00] — When your life ended today, could you say "I did it"? [00:18:00] — Nelson Mandela's life-changing reframe: either you win, or you learn [00:19:00] — The one word that breaks the cycle of victimhood: from "to me" to "for me" [00:25:00] — Self-forgiveness as the ultimate act of self-compassion — and the process that works every time [00:30:00] — Every parent wants their child to be happy — so why is it so hard to want that for yourself? [00:31:00] — Self-care is not selfish: why filling your own bucket is the most generous thing you can do [00:36:00] — Showing up for people even when it's inconvenient — and why you'll never regret it [00:41:00] — Do not procrastinate your happiness What You'll Take Away Why happiness is both a choice and a skillset — and what doing the work actually looks like The self-forgiveness process where 100% of clients say "I wish I'd done this sooner" Why self-care without guilt is not selfish — and what happens to people who skip it How to show up for others in the hardest moments — and why it always gives more than it takes The danger of postponing happiness until the next milestone — and how to stop Quotes "Self-forgiveness is the ultimate act of self-compassion. No greater gift can you give yourself." — Dr. Elia Gourgouris "Do not procrastinate your happiness. The happiest version of you walking around on this planet is blessing so many lives." — Dr. Elia Gourgouris "It's not what if — what if is about doubt. What else is the positive." — Cathy Dimarchos About Dr. Elia Gourgouris Dr. Elia Gourgouris is a clinical psychologist turned executive coach, international keynote speaker, and bestselling author known as America's Happiness Doctor. His book Seven Paths to Lasting Happiness has been translated into five languages. He is the president and co-founder of the Kindness Factor International and producer of the documentary For Such a Time as This on the global impact of kindness. 🔗 Dr. Elia Gourgouris: www.dreliagourgouris.com 🔗 Cathy Dimarchos: www.cathydimarchos.com 🔗 Solutions2You: www.solutions2you.com.au Subscribe and join a growing community committed to leading with consciousness, courage, and integrity.

    44 min

  4. APR 13

    10. Integrity, Intuition & Playing the Long Game | With Daniela Tixi

    Guest Speaker: Daniela Tixi  Episode Title: Integrity, Intuition & the Long Game | With Daniela Tixi  Episode Duration: 0:58:00 Episode Release Date: 14 April 2026 About This Episode What does it look like to operate with full integrity inside high-pressure boardrooms and capital raises — for over 25 years? Cathy Dimarchos sits down with Daniela Tixi — strategic global connector, angel investor, and founder of Strategic HR Asset — for a conversation that is equal parts strategic and soulful. Daniela has reviewed over 3,000 ventures and facilitated more than $40 million in funding. But what drives every decision she makes is one question: does this benefit humanity? Episode Highlights [00:07:00] — Why Daniela pauses in every high-pressure meeting — and why her clients started predicting it[00:13:00] — Just because you can, doesn't mean you should: second, third and fourth order thinking[00:16:00] — Being asked to break your integrity to get the result — and why she was never good at it[00:23:00] — Your life is a prayer: the nun behind the wall and the insight that changed everything[00:32:00] — The hazelnut tree and the composer: what genuine long-term vision actually looks like[00:36:00] — Who are you — not what do you do: why most people can't answer the most important question[00:38:00] — Imagine yourself at 80: the decision-making framework Daniela's father taught her at 16[00:49:00] — Does this benefit humanity? The three-bucket investment framework that guides every decision[00:56:00] — Closing: be fearless, maintain your integrity, life is a prayer What You'll Take Away Why slowing down your thinking in fast-pressure environments is a leadership skillThe difference between first, second, third and fourth order thinkingWhat happens to culture when people are quietly asked to compromise their valuesWhy intuition in business has nothing to do with mysticism — and everything to do with pattern recognitionWhy the second you stop being a student is the second you need to step away from leadership Quotes "I always had in mind the long-term consequences for the short-term decision." — Daniela Tixi "Your life is a prayer. If you conduct your life in a certain way, you are an instrument of the greater good." — Daniela Tixi "Just because you can — doesn't mean you should." — Cathy Dimarchos About Daniela Tixi Daniela Tixi is a strategic global connector, angel investor, and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. She has reviewed over 3,000 ventures, facilitated more than $40 million in funding, and mentored hundreds of founders worldwide. She is the founder of Strategic HR Asset and Mentor Me Mondays — a pro bono initiative supporting founders every week. 🔗 Daniela Tixi: www.strategichrasset.com 🔗 Cathy Dimarchos: www.cathydimarchos.com 🔗 Solutions2You: www.solutions2you.com.au Subscribe and join a growing community committed to leading with consciousness, courage, and integrity.

    58 min

  5. MAR 30

    09. From Near-Death to Knowing The Power of Your Story With Bridget Cook-Burch

    Guest: Bridget Cook-BurchEpisode: From Near-Death to Knowing | The Power of Your Story With Bridget Cook-BurchDuration: 57:54 | Release Date: 31 March 2026 About This Episode What if the moment you almost died was the moment you finally started living? Cathy Dimarchos sits down with Bridget Cook-Burch — New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, publisher, humanitarian, and founder of Your Inspired Story — for a conversation that moves between near-death, the hero's journey, the stories we tell ourselves, and the courage it takes to stop making ourselves small. Adopted at six months and carrying a deep wound of not being enough, Bridget spent her early life striving to prove her worth — until a hospital room at 22 forced her to stop. What emerged was a woman who fell in love with the human soul and has spent decades helping others discover the transformative power hidden inside their own stories. Episode Highlights [00:05:00] Adopted at six months, a wound of not being enough, and three jobs at university[00:09:00] The night she nearly died and the presence that gave her a second chance[00:16:00] Standing up to doctors: the courage of inner knowing when experts say otherwise[00:20:00] Why we keep looking for answers outside ourselves and what it takes to turn inward[00:26:00] Writing as the most vulnerable art form: how your story reveals your patterns and your power[00:31:00] Resistance, the War of Art, and why darkness holds the seeds of your greatest glory[00:34:00] The hero's journey: from victim of your life to victor of your life[00:41:00] Genshai: the ancient word that changed everything for a woman testifying against a pedophile prophet[00:50:00] Sister Theresa and the room that changed: it doesn't have to continue this way[00:56:00] Closing message: make no one small, not even yourself What You'll Take Away Why childhood stories continue to drive our decisions until we consciously choose to rewrite themHow to listen to your body when fear shows up — and why fear is information, not an obstacleThe difference between "why me" and "show me" and how that one shift changes everythingWhy resistance is not your enemy and how to make it your allyWhat it looks like to hold space for someone's deepest vulnerability and help them find their powerThe meaning of Genshai and why it may be the most important principle for conscious leaders today Conversation Highlights "I knew I had not fulfilled the measure of my creation. I didn't even know what that was. I just knew I had come to do something and I hadn't done it." — Bridget Cook-Burch "In our darkness lies the seeds of our greatest glory." — Bridget Cook-Burch "Don't ask why me. Ask show me." — Bridget Cook-Burch "Pay attention — because there was another lesson to learn. And until we actually understand it to the core, it doesn't escape us." — Cathy Dimarchos About Bridget Cook-Burch Bridget Cook-Burch is a NYT and WSJ bestselling author, publisher, humanitarian, and speaker known as the Book Whisperer. Her work has been featured on Oprah, Dateline, Netflix, CNN, GMA, NPR, and in People Magazine. As CEO and founder of Your Inspired Story, she helps people discover the power of their own story and step into the leadership the world is waiting for them to claim. About Let's Pay Attention Hosted by Cathy Dimarchos, conscious leadership advocate and founder of Solutions2You. Each episode explores the conversations most people are too afraid to have. Connect & Go Deeperwww.yourinspiredstory.com | www.cathydimarchos.com | www.solutions2you.com.au | www.solutions2you.com.au/human-minds If this episode moved something in you, share it with someone who is ready to hear it. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation.

    58 min

  6. MAR 20

    08. What Does It Mean to Truly Lead With Integrity? With Molly Bedingfield of Global Angels

    Guest: Molly Bedingfield  Episode: What Does It Mean to Truly Lead With Integrity? With Molly Bedingfield of Global Angels  Duration: 58 mins | Release Date: 17 March 2026 About This Episode What does it really mean to lead with integrity when no one is watching? Cathy Dimarchos sits down with Molly Bedingfield — social entrepreneur, executive coach, and founder of the Global Angels Foundation — to explore conscious leadership, intuition, values, and the transformation that only comes from choosing to look inward. Molly's story is one of radical honesty and earned wisdom. From building a 100% promise charity model that challenges mainstream philanthropy, to developing regenerative communities in Kenya, to navigating burnout and rediscovering self-trust at 40. This is a masterclass in what it looks like to live your values rather than just speak them. Episode Highlights [00:01:00] Introducing Molly Bedingfield and Global Angels  [00:05:00] The 100% Promise: radical transparency in charitable giving  [00:08:00] On-the-ground work in Kenya: water, permaculture, and building local leadership  [00:17:00] The internal tensions of conscious leadership: task vs. people, pushing through vs. listening to the body  [00:22:00] Alignment, integrity, and the cost of avoidance [00:27:00] Intuition as a leadership skill: discernment, mirror neurons, and knowing when it will rain [00:34:00] Leading logic-first people: waiting to be invited rather than pushing through walls  [00:42:00] Burnout, failure, and learning to trust yourself again  [00:49:00] Values as lived experience: how painful moments become your foundation  [00:56:00] Closing reflection: "You are precious. The world needs your best self to come out" What You'll Take Away Why transparency and integrity aren't values you display — they're values you liveThe difference between criticism and discernment, and why confusing the two costs leaders their compassHow avoiding hard conversations creates friction that accumulates over timeWhat it looks like to develop local leadership from within, not import solutions from outsideWhy most people dumping problems on you aren't asking for your advice — and what they actually needHow burnout and self-forgiveness often unlock genuine leadership Conversation Highlights "Conscious leadership requires responsibility. In those moments of decision, it can feel quite alone. But when you've made the decision, an incredible peace comes." — Molly Bedingfield "It's not the failings that make you, it's the decision you make from accepting and acknowledging where you are today." — Cathy Dimarchos "If you push through a wall in a person who isn't asking for it, watch out. I've spent a lot of time learning to wait until I intuitively feel they're open." — Molly Bedingfield About Molly Bedingfield Molly Bedingfield is a social entrepreneur, executive coach, and speaker with over 40 years of experience in leadership development and mentoring. In 2005, she founded Global Angels — a foundation operating on a 100% promise model, ensuring every public dollar goes directly to communities in need. Her work spans Kenya, the UK, New Zealand, and beyond, focused on regenerative community development and building local capacity that lasts. About Let's Pay Attention Hosted by Cathy Dimarchos, conscious leadership advocate and founder of Solutions2You. Each episode explores the conversations most people are too afraid to have. Connect & Go Deeper  www.globalangels.org | www.cathydimarchos.com | www.solutions2you.com.au | www.solutions2you.com.au/human-minds If this episode moved something in you, share it with someone who is ready to hear it. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the conversation.

    58 min

  7. MAR 2

    07. Alignment Over Applause: Sandra Dee Robinson on The Power of the Uncomfortable No

    In this episode, I sit down with Sandra Dee Robinson, an actress turned communication coach whose journey has moved from global television stages to deeply personal work around voice, values and presence. What struck me most in this conversation was not the scale of her career, but the moment she realised she could perform confidently for millions and still feel unable to speak as herself. As we spoke, it became clear that applause and alignment are not the same thing. Success can be visible, celebrated and externally validated, yet still feel disconnected from who we truly are. This conversation is about reclaiming your voice, living your values consistently, and having the courage to choose integrity over approval. What We Talk About in This Episode: The difference between performing and being Why alignment matters more than applause Living your values in every aspect of life Burnout, presence, and the illusion of “taking a break” Reclaiming your voice without seeking permission Questions for You to Reflect On: Where in my life am I choosing applause over alignment? Am I climbing the right ladder? Whose expectations am I living by? Connect with Me https://linktr.ee/cathydimarchos Connect with Sandra Dee Robinson Subscribe to Sandra’s Newsletter https://sandradeerobinson.com/newsletter-signup/ Check out her website http://www.sandradeerobinson.com/ Sandra Dee Robinson, Cathy Dimarchos, Let’s Pay Attention podcast, conscious leadership, women in leadership, authentic leadership, personal agency, values alignment, alignment over applause, finding your voice, purpose driven life, burnout and presence, spiritual leadership, intuitive leadership, emotional intelligence, leadership and integrity, reclaiming your voice, living with intention, identity and purpose, leadership podcast conversation

    54 min

  8. FEB 16

    06. When Intuition Is Louder Than Logic with Mary Kurek

    In this episode, I sit down with Mary Kurek, CEO of Frontrunners Development and a woman whose life has been quietly shaping leaders across continents.What moved me most in this conversation wasn’t the scale of her work. It was the thread that ran through it.At 18, a simple act of gratitude shifted the trajectory of her life. A thank you note. A moment of being seen. An unexpected invitation that opened doors into diplomacy, leadership, and global impact. As we spoke, what became clear is this: what we often separate as “business” and “purpose” are usually the same thing. We just haven’t slowed down enough to see it.This conversation is about integration. Intuition. Access.And redefining success through ripple effects instead of recognition.What We Talk About in This Episode:The pivotal moment at 19 that changed Mary’s leadership pathHow slowing down reveals the values already guiding usThe difference between thinking and allowing thought to emergeRedefining success as empowering those who will impact the manyWhy intuition is a leadership strength, not a weaknessQuestions for You to Reflect On:What moment in your life quietly shaped your trajectory?Where are you separating purpose and business in your own life?Are you listening to your intuition or outsourcing your decisions?Connect with Mehttps://linktr.ee/cathydimarchosConnect with Mary KurekFrontrunners Development: http://www.frontrunnersdevelopment.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marykurek/ Tags: Conscious Leadership, Intuition in Business, Women in Leadership, Purpose Driven Work, Ripple Effect, Mentorship, Youth Leadership, Personal Growth, Values Based Leadership, Hacking Consciousness

    41 min
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Let’s Pay Attention - Hacking Consciousness invites you to slow down in a fast-moving world, to notice what truly matters. Hosted by Cathy Dimarchos, this podcast is for seekers, conscious leaders, and anyone ready to live and lead with deeper awareness. Together we’ll explore what it means to challenge the noise, live deliberately, and listen deeply. Because awareness isn’t just a concept. It’s a daily practice.

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