Mom On The Verge: Find Your Purpose, Inner Peace and Connection in Every Episode

Katie Farinas
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Mom On The Verge: Find Your Purpose, Inner Peace and Connection in Every Episode

Welcome to Your Life: A Journey to Purpose, Inner Peace, and Connection, a podcast designed for purpose-driven spiritual seekers ready to transform their lives. If you're seeking deeper meaning, inner peace, and authentic connections, you're in the right place. This podcast guides you on a journey to reconnect with yourself and the world around you, helping you live with greater purpose and intention. Each episode delves into topics that matter most to those yearning for a more fulfilling life—whether it’s finding your true purpose, cultivating inner peace, or building meaningful relationship

  1. 23 HR. AGO

    E78 Aligning with Your True Values for Purpose, Passion & Inner Peace

    In this episode, Katie dives deep into living in alignment with your core values to find greater purpose, passion, and inner peace. Through her unique coaching approach, Katie helps listeners discover how to live a life true to themselves, avoiding the common regret of not following their authentic path. She shares a story about a friend’s love for tennis, a powerful example of finding flow—that state of full presence that brings inner joy and fulfillment. Katie also discusses insights from The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bonnie Ware, highlighting why aligning our values with our daily actions is crucial for a regret-free life. By reflecting on what truly matters, we can all start moving toward a more intentional and fulfilling existence. In two guided meditation sessions, Katie provides practical steps for grounding in the present moment and evaluating personal definitions of success. Rather than relying on external achievements, she explains how real success can come from within—measured by feelings of love, gratitude, compassion, and generosity. This approach resonates deeply with those looking to redefine their life goals in alignment with personal values. Katie introduces the mantra "Shivo Hum," encouraging listeners to connect with their essence and universal creativity. Through this mantra and a guided visualization, Katie helps listeners envision themselves living a life rooted in their true values, away from distractions and toward personal growth and transformation. Katie invites listeners to reflect on their journey, suggesting a journaling exercise to dive deeper into their values and intentions. For anyone ready to explore a purposeful life that aligns with their true self, this episode is a powerful step forward. Key Topics: Living in alignment with your core values Finding purpose and passion through mindful reflection Embracing inner peace and redefining success Avoiding regret by living authentically Using mantras and meditation for personal growth 👉 Listen now, and don’t forget to leave a review if this episode resonates with you! Connect With Me! If you're ready to uncover your soul’s purpose and live with more joy, peace, and meaning, I offer a 12-week one-on-one coaching program designed to help you reconnect with yourself. Here’s how we can work together: ⁠Book a Free Dharma Coaching Discovery Call⁠ ⁠Meditation & Breathwork Minisodes⁠ ⁠Join My Newsletter⁠ Download my 3 Journal Prompts To Discovering Your Dharma⁠ Yoga Philosophy Workshops in person or via zoom. Email or DM me for deets! Find Me: Website: ⁠⁠⁠momontheverge.org⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@katiemomandyogi⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠katie@momontheverge.org⁠⁠⁠ Let’s connect and work together to help you uncover your purpose and live a joyful, aligned life!

    30 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    E 77:Aligning with Your Dharma: Finding Purpose, Managing Energy, and Embracing Failure with Suneel Gupta

    Today I am joined by the author of one of my favorite books "Everyday Dharma". He is an two time best selling author, speaker, visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, Storyteller and Host of the Amazon Prime Show Business Class. In this episode we explore how living in alignment with your Dharma—your true purpose—can bring more meaning and ease to your daily life. This conversation offers practical insights for women juggling careers, family, and personal growth, especially those navigating stress from juggling family and work and those seeking ways to reconnect with themselves. 💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode: Discovering Your Dharma: What Dharma means and how you can start uncovering your purpose by reflecting on moments that light you up. How Failure Fuels Growth: Shifting your mindset around failure and learning how it guides you closer to your purpose. Energy Management: Strategies to manage energy (not just time) to avoid burnout, improve productivity, and reduce stress. Practices for Self-Regulation: Simple breathwork and reflection tools to stay calm and grounded when life gets chaotic. Suneel’s Story of Self-Discovery: A candid look at how Suneel realigned with his purpose after experiencing overwhelm and uncertainty—and how you can do the same. ✨ Why Listen? This episode is designed for spiritually curious, growth-minded women balancing the demands of modern life. Whether you’re managing remote work stress, pursuing personal development, or simply trying to find more joy and meaning, this conversation offers practical advice to help you realign with your center and live more purposefully. If you’re ready to embrace your Dharma and take meaningful action, this episode will inspire you to start small, stay regulated, and reconnect with what truly matters. 🌱 👉 Listen now, and don’t forget to leave a review if this episode resonates with you! Connect with Suneel: website: https://www.suneelgupta.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suneelgupta/ Books: Everyday Dharma and Backable Connect With Me! If you're ready to uncover your soul’s purpose and live with more joy, peace, and meaning, I offer a 12-week one-on-one coaching program designed to help you reconnect with yourself. Here’s how we can work together: Book a Free Dharma Coaching Discovery Call Meditation & Breathwork Minisodes " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Join My Newsletter " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Download my 3 Journal Prompts To Discovering Your Dharma Yoga Philosophy Workshops in person or via zoom Connect With Me! Website: ⁠⁠momontheverge.org⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@katiemomandyogi⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠katie@momontheverge.org⁠⁠ Let’s connect and work together to help you uncover your purpose and live a joyful, aligned life!

    1h 10m

  3. OCT 22

    E76 How Deep Relaxation Heals: Unlocking Inner Peace and Restoring Mind-Body Wellness

    In this enlightening episode, we explore the transformative power of deep relaxation and its profound effects on healing our bodies and minds. Join us as our guest, Rain Elizabeth Stickney, shares her extensive knowledge and experience as a spiritual counselor and meditation teacher. With over two decades of expertise, Rain explains the emotional and physical healing benefits of deep relaxation. If you are looking to develop a regular meditation practice and want the support of a teacher and a community, check out Rain's website, podcast and youtube channel! Rain and I also talk about Learn about the Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach to relationship counseling, developed by Drs. John and Julie Schwartz Gottman. It focuses on building healthy relationships through effective communication, emotional connection, and conflict resolution strategies. Rain Elizabeth Stickney is a spiritual counselor and meditation teacher who has been guiding others on their healing journeys for over two decades. She began offering meditation in the spring of 2001 and expanded into healing services by the fall of 2007. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Rain now lives on a serene, forested property in Vermont with her son, life partner, and their enchanting black bunny. Rain holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, specializing in Biofeedback and Somatics, and a Master’s degree in East-West Psychology with a Certificate in Expressive Arts Consulting and Education. Her approach is trauma-informed and integrates deep studies in psychophysiology and neuroscience. Trained in Hand in Hand Parenting by Connection to support children and families, and certified in The Gottman Method to enhance communication within relationships, she brings a compassionate, evidence-based foundation to her work. With 20 years of experience as a bodyworker, Rain developed Emotional Integrative Bodywork, a holistic modality honoring the four essential pillars of human experience: body, mind, heart, and spirit. Today, she continues her healing practice by offering mindful, therapeutic support to individuals and couples. Rain also hosts the "Every Moment Is Sacred" podcast, where she weaves meditation, healing insights, and practical wisdom into the fabric of everyday life, inviting listeners to find meaning and peace in each moment. Rain's website: rainelizabeth.org  Rain's podcast: Every Moment Is Sacred Rain's Youtube Page Rain's Instagram Zen Buddhism Podcast Mentioned in the Show -The Way Out Is In If you're ready to uncover your soul’s purpose and live with more joy, peace, and meaning, I offer a 12-week one-on-one coaching program designed to help you reconnect with yourself. You can also join me for Dharma classes every Monday night at Balanced Planet Yoga in Marlton, NJ—or attend remotely via Zoom. Register through the MindBody app to reserve your spot. Here’s how we can work together: Yoga Philosophy Workshops Book a Free Dharma Coaching Discovery Call Meditation & Breathwork Minisodes Join My Newsletter Download my 3 Journal Prompts To Discovering Your Dharma on my website Connect With Me! Website: ⁠momontheverge.org⁠ Instagram: ⁠@katiemomandyogi⁠ Email: ⁠katie@momontheverge.org⁠ Let’s connect and work together to help you uncover your purpose and live a joyful, aligned life!

    55 min

  4. OCT 17

    E75 Aligning with Your Soul’s Purpose Using Body Wisdom

    In this minisode, I’m sharing insights from the first week of my philosophy class at a local yoga studio, where we explored how it feels in the body when you’re living in alignment with your dharma—or soul’s purpose. Our minds can run in endless circles with unhelpful thoughts, but our bodies never lie. They act as truth-tellers, revealing what’s really going on beneath the surface. I’ll guide you through an exercise we did in class to help you reconnect with your body’s wisdom by visualizing a moment of joy and tuning into how it felt. These sensations can serve as a compass, helping you recognize when you’re on the right path. Living in alignment doesn’t mean everything will be easy, but even in hard moments, you’ll feel a sense of flow, creativity, and presence that lets you know you’re exactly where you need to be. Join me for this reflective conversation on how your body can guide you toward your most authentic and purposeful life. Your body reveals emotional truths and subconscious beliefs. Living in alignment with your purpose brings feelings of flow and presence, even during challenges. Visualizing joyful moments can help you access your body’s wisdom. Your body knows when you’re on the right path, even if your mind doesn't. If you're ready to uncover your soul’s purpose and live with more joy, peace, and meaning, I offer a 12-week one-on-one coaching program designed to help you reconnect with yourself. You can also join me for Dharma classes every Monday night at Balanced Planet Yoga in Marlton, NJ—or attend remotely via Zoom. Register through the MindBody app to reserve your spot. Here’s how we can work together: Yoga Philosophy Workshops Dharma Coaching Program Meditation & Breathwork Minisodes Join My Newsletter Download my 3 Journal Prompts To Discovering Your Dharma Connect With Me Website: momontheverge.org Instagram: @katiemomandyogi Email: katie@momontheverge.org Let’s connect and work together to help you uncover your purpose and live a joyful, aligned life!

    32 min

  5. OCT 15

    E74 Burnout as a Nervous System Breakdown: Understanding the Root Cause and How to Heal

    Starting her healing journey at just 15, Stacey Uhrig intuitively knew she needed support—even at a time when therapy wasn’t widely available or socially accepted. She fought for her right to receive it and succeeded. But after 20 years of therapy, Stacey still struggled with panic attacks. That’s when she realized there had to be another way to heal. This revelation led her to explore developmental trauma and how unresolved childhood experiences deeply shape our mental health. Around this time, Stacey also started building her family through adoption. Through this process, she encountered a hidden challenge: parents of adopted children often struggle with the secondary trauma their children bring with them—stemming from early-life experiences before joining their forever homes. In this episode, Stacey offers a new understanding of burnout, revealing that it’s more than just emotional exhaustion—it’s a breakdown of the nervous system. Stacey experienced this firsthand in her 30s. After 20 years of living in a state of hypervigilance, her nervous system became overloaded, unable to process the constant stress. She describes burnout as a visceral experience—not just mental rumination but a physical shutdown. Some symptoms she mentions include: Fatigue Brain fog Chest tightness Facial flushing Overwhelm Stacey explains that polyvagal theory sheds light on what happens to the nervous system during burnout and why our bodies respond this way. We also touch on a therapy model called Internal Family Systems (IFS) as to why we develop coping strategies that can lead to burnout. Surprisingly, burnout is the body's attempt to protect us when stress becomes too much to handle. She emphasizes the importance of terminology—knowing what’s really happening helps us find effective ways to heal. As a trauma therapist, Stacey uses techniques like hypnosis to help clients access subconscious beliefs that shape their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Many people don’t even realize they’ve experienced trauma—they just feel stuck and don’t understand why. Stacey says that if you’ve ever felt: “I’m not enough.” “I don’t belong.” “I can’t have what I want because I’m unworthy.” These beliefs are often rooted in trauma. Even if the events don’t seem significant on the surface, the way we internalize them can leave lasting emotional imprints that drive behavior patterns. In this conversation, we explore: The science behind polyvagal theory and its connection to trauma and burnout. How early trauma influences the nervous system. Why burnout is actually a protective response from your body. The impact of subconscious programming on mental health. Through her work, Stacey guides her clients toward healing by addressing the underlying trauma that blocks them from feeling whole. She reminds us that healing is possible, but it requires a deeper understanding of how our body and mind work together. Redefining Burnout as a Nervous System BreakdownHow Hypnosis Helps Uncover Subconscious TraumaEpisode Highlights Discover more of Stacey’s wisdom and healing journey: 🌐 Flip Your Mindset 🎧 Listen to her podcast Stacey's previous episode on Developmental Trauma. https://pod.link/1698844006/episode/9b5bc8b7a3ac21920626693a39cba9bd Join Me for Dharma Classes:Looking to find meaning, purpose, and joy? Join my weekly Dharma classes at Balanced Planet Yoga in Marlton, NJ, every Monday from 6-7:30 pm starting October 7th. We explore ancient wisdom, breathwork, meditation, and journaling to help you align with your true self. ⁠⁠Class Schedule⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@katiemomandyogi⁠⁠ Download Free Resources: If you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who’s also on their journey of self-discovery. You can also download my free journal, 3 Journal Prompts to Discovering Your Dharma, sign

    1h 2m

  6. OCT 5

    E73 Moving from Survival Mode to Creative Flow + A Simple Breathwork Practice for Nervous System Regulation

    In this episode of Mom on the Verge, we’re diving into the connection between our nervous system states and how we show up in our lives. When we’re stuck in survival mode—constantly in fight-or-flight—it can be nearly impossible to access our inner wisdom and align with our Dharma. But when we regulate our nervous system and shift into a calm, balanced state, we unlock creativity, intuition, and a deeper connection to our purpose. Katie breaks down what it means to live in fight-or-flight versus rest-and-digest mode and shares how this affects everything from our relationships to our spiritual journey. Plus, stick around for a guided breathwork exercise (4-7-8 Breathing) designed to help you calm your nervous system and shift into a state of ease and alignment. This simple technique is a powerful tool for everyday stress relief and will help you reconnect with your higher self, even in the midst of chaos. Whether you’re navigating stress, searching for purpose, or just wanting to deepen your sense of peace and presence, this episode is packed with insight and practical tools for your journey. Take a deep breath and let’s dive in. Join Katie for Dharma Classes:Looking to find meaning, purpose, and joy? Join my weekly Dharma classes at Balanced Planet Yoga in Marlton, NJ, every Monday from 6-7:30 pm starting October 7th. We explore ancient wisdom, breathwork, meditation, and journaling to help you align with your true self. ⁠Class Schedule⁠ Instagram: ⁠@katiemomandyogi⁠ Download Free Resources:If you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who’s also on their journey of self-discovery. You can also download my free journal, 3 Journal Prompts to Discovering Your Dharma, sign up for the newsletter or book a free discovery call to start your personal transformation today at momontheverge.org

    37 min

  7. OCT 2

    E72 Connecting the Dots: Manifesting Your Highest Self with Jillian Laudano

    In this episode, I’m joined by Jillian Laudano, a certified life coach specializing in mindset shifts and manifestation practices for women seeking personal transformation. Jillian uses a holistic approach, blending techniques like EFT Tapping, meditation, breathwork, and visualization to help women release limiting beliefs, overcome emotional blocks, and step into the life they truly desire. We dive deep into Jillian’s journey—how healing her own anxiety and overcoming challenges led her to life coaching, and how her intuitive nature has guided her toward her soul's purpose. Jillian shares powerful insights on manifestation—explaining how we are always manifesting, whether consciously or unconsciously, and how unprocessed emotions or trauma can prevent us from attracting the life we truly want. Jillian discusses how the energy we embody influences what we attract, and how shifting into a higher vibration through practices like EFT and mindfulness can transform our lives. This episode is packed with tips on how to align your energy, overcome mindset blocks, and start manifesting the life you’ve always dreamed of. If you’re a woman seeking more peace, purpose, and success in your life, this conversation will inspire and empower you to step into your highest self. Key Topics: How EFT Tapping, meditation, and breathwork can heal emotional blocks Overcoming limiting beliefs to manifest your best life Why shifting your energy is key to attracting what you want How to intentionally manifest the life you desire Practical tips for living in alignment with your soul’s purpose Connect with Jillian: Website & Free Manifestation Guide: jillianlaudano.com YouTube Channel: @jillianlaudano TikTok: @jillianlaudanocoaching Instagram: @jillianlaudanollc Join Katie for Dharma Classes: Looking to find meaning, purpose, and joy? Join my weekly Dharma classes at Balanced Planet Yoga in Marlton, NJ, every Monday from 6-7:30 pm starting October 7th. We explore ancient wisdom, breathwork, meditation, and journaling to help you align with your true self. Class Schedule Instagram: @katiemomandyogi Download Free Resources: If you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who’s also on their journey of self-discovery. You can also download my free journal, 3 Journal Prompts to Discovering Your Dharma, sign up for the newsletter or book a free discovery call to start your personal transformation today at momontheverge.org

    1h 26m

  8. SEP 24

    E71 Grief, Healing, and Yoga: Suzanne Andora Barron on Overcoming Loss, Finding Joy, and Empowering Kids Through Creativity

    Suzanne Andora Barron wear many hats. She’s president and founder of a foundation, The Christopher Barron Live Life Foundation, she started in honor of her little boy, Christopher, who passed at the age of 9 from leukemia. The Foundation offers comic creation workshops to underserved kids. To date, her foundation has helped more 1200 children discover the power of their imagination. Suzanne’s also a yoga instructor, a meditation coach and a certified Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner. She’s been teaching yoga, meditation and breathwork for 12 years and Jin Shin Jyutsu, an ancient Japanese healing modality, for eight. These practices helped Suzanne in the dark years following her son’s death. Suzanne is an adjunct professor of Yoga at Bergen Community College in Northern NJ where she teaches high school and college students Yoga for Stress Management. She is finishing up a memoir called Finding Joy in the Midst of Hard and recently launched a podcast called Finding Joy in the Hard, where she interviews people who’ve undergone incredible challenges and have come out the other side. Every episode includes a healing tip. Suzanne and I talk about her journey through grief after the loss of her son and how she was able to find meaning again in her life, see the gifts she was given along the way and help others to heal. Suzanne's website and Free Course: https://suzannebarron.com Suzanne's Podcast: Suzanne's Foundation: https://christopherbarronlivelife.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneandorabarron/ I’m now teaching Dharma every Monday night from 6-7:30 pm at Balanced Planet Yoga in Marlton, NJ. These classes are designed to help you find meaning, purpose, and joy through breathwork, meditation, journaling and exploring ancient wisdom for modern life. If you're ready to connect more deeply with yourself and the world around you, come and join us. https://balancedplanetyoga.com/class-schedule/ Instagram: ⁠@katiemomandyogi⁠ Email: katie@momontheverge.org Website: ⁠www.momontheverge.org⁠ If you’re seeking greater joy, purpose, and meaning in your life, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who’s also on the path to discovering their Dharma! In this episode, we cover:Resources Mentioned:Join me for Dharma Classes:Connect with Me:

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Welcome to Your Life: A Journey to Purpose, Inner Peace, and Connection, a podcast designed for purpose-driven spiritual seekers ready to transform their lives. If you're seeking deeper meaning, inner peace, and authentic connections, you're in the right place. This podcast guides you on a journey to reconnect with yourself and the world around you, helping you live with greater purpose and intention. Each episode delves into topics that matter most to those yearning for a more fulfilling life—whether it’s finding your true purpose, cultivating inner peace, or building meaningful relationship

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