Sacred Changemakers

Jayne Warrilow
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Thanks for checking out the Sacred Changemakers podcast, my name is Jayne Warrilow and I am passionate about human potential. This podcast has one purpose to truly take a stand for change and transformation, but not just any old change, we believe in positive change with the potential to make a real difference in our world. We’re talking personal, professional and social impact. So come with us on a journey, as we go behind the scenes with people who are making a real difference in our world. Each episode we will be diving deeply into topics that keep you inspired and at your best, sometimes we’ll be interviewing thought leaders, sharing tools and resources, and sometimes we’ll be leading deep-dive conversations tackling the challenging issues of our times. We’re committed to bringing you the best insights and strategies, so you can move into action in ways that matter. Together, we can make the world a better place. I hope you join us

  1. 196. Field Awareness: The Invisible Intelligence Shaping Leadership and Change with Alan Briskin and Mary Gelinas

    6D AGO

    196. Field Awareness: The Invisible Intelligence Shaping Leadership and Change with Alan Briskin and Mary Gelinas

    What if leadership isn’t just shaped by strategy, structure, or individual capability but by the energetic field we are participating in together? In this deeply spacious episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I’m joined by Alan Briskin and Mary Gelinas, longtime practitioners and teachers whose work bridges collective wisdom, neuroscience, spirituality, and conscious social change. Together, we explore the reality that space is not empty, that it is alive with information, relationships, and potential. Drawing on insights from their book Space Is Not Empty, Alan and Mary invite us to sense leadership as a relational, emergent practice rather than a position or role. This conversation moves beyond concepts into a felt, lived experience. We speak about field awareness, language, shared power, polarization, and what becomes possible when leaders learn to listen not just to words, but to the space between us. This episode is an invitation to slow down, to feel, and to experience leadership differently, not as control, but as participation in something wiser than any one of us. About Today’s Guests: Alan Briskin, PhD is an award-winning author, leadership consultant, and a pioneer in the field of collective wisdom. For over four decades, he has worked with nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, including Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and the George Lucas Educational Foundation. Alan is a co-founder of the Collective Wisdom Initiative, a Noted Humanist Scholar at Saybrook University, and has served as Senior Advisor to the Institute of Noetic Sciences, the Goi Peace Foundation in Tokyo, and the One Humanity Institute in Poland. Mary Gelinas, EdD is a managing director of Gelinas James, Inc., and an author, consultant, educator, and executive coach devoted to conscious social change. She is the author of Talk Matters! Saving the World One Word at a Time and brings decades of experience in organizational change, neuroscience, and embodied leadership. For 20 years, she co-led the Cascadia Center for Leadership, graduating over 500 leaders across sectors, and has worked with organizations including Genentech, California State Polytechnic University Humboldt, and public-sector institutions. Learn More About Today’s Guests Space Is Not Empty website →www.spaceisnotempty.netAlan’s website ****→ www.alanbriskin.comMary’s website → www.gelinasjames.comSpace Is Not Empty on LinkedIn →https://www.linkedin.com/company/space-is-not-empty/about/Alan on LinkedIn →https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-briskin-a9637b6/span class="ql-ui"...

    59 min
  2. 195. Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes with Dr. Sunita Sah

    FEB 16

    195. Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes with Dr. Sunita Sah

    What does it really take to speak up when something doesn’t feel right, especially in systems that quietly reward compliance and silence? In this episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Sunita Sah, award-winning Cornell professor, organizational psychologist, and one of the world’s leading researchers on authority, compliance, and defiance. Dr Sah’s work challenges the idea that defiance is disruptive or extreme, reframing it instead as a grounded act of integrity and courage. We explore why good people so often go along with things they don’t agree with, how subtle psychological forces like Insinuation Anxiety shape our behavior, and why compliance is not a personal failing but a deeply human response to pressure. Dr Sah shares insights from her research, her background in medicine and systems leadership, and the practical frameworks she’s developed to help people move from inner knowing to ethical action. This is a rich, illuminating conversation for coaches, leaders, and changemakers who sense that something essential is lost when we stay silent, and who want to reclaim their agency without becoming combative, burned out, or disconnected from their values. About Dr. Sunita Sah Dr. Sunita Sah is an award-winning, tenured professor at Cornell University and a leading expert in organizational psychology. A trained physician who practiced medicine in the UK, she has also worked as a management consultant and served as a Commissioner on the National Commission on Forensic Science. Sunita is a sought-after international speaker and advisor to government agencies, and her research has been widely published in leading academic journals and media, including The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American. She is the author of the bestselling book Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes, now available in paperback from February 24th. Learn More About Today’s Guest Dr. Sah’s latest book Defy paperback launches on Feb 24th 2026 → https://www.sunitasah.com/defyDr. Sah's website ****→ https://www.sunitasah.com/Dr. Sah’s TEDx talk → youtube.com/watch?v=d-SWWnl3WLMDr. Sah on Substack ‘Defiant by Design’ → sunitasah.substack.comDr. Sah on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsunitasah/ About the Host Jayne Warrilow is the founder of Sacred Changemakers, a global community and learning space exploring the intersection of human resonance, regenerative change, and conscious leadership. Learn more at sacredchangemakers.com

    53 min
  3. 194. The Truth Behind Growth: Why Your Voice Matters More Than Your Strategy with Eli Natoli

    FEB 9

    194. The Truth Behind Growth: Why Your Voice Matters More Than Your Strategy with Eli Natoli

    What if marketing didn’t ask you to perform, but to tell the truth? In this episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I’m joined by Eli Natoli, marketing mentor, author, and host of the Marketing Your Truth podcast. Eli’s work offers a refreshingly human approach to business growth, one that honors integrity, clarity, and the lived experience of the person behind the work. We explore how much traditional marketing quietly pulls people away from themselves, rewarding performance over presence and urgency over resonance. Eli breaks down some of the core assumptions many purpose-driven entrepreneurs have inherited—and offers a simpler, more honest way forward. One rooted in service, trust, and being genuinely understood rather than constantly visible. This is a grounded, insightful conversation for coaches, creatives, and changemakers who care deeply about their work but resist marketing as it’s usually taught, and who sense that growth can happen without hustle when strategy honors the human on both sides of the exchange. About Eli Natoli Eli Natoli is a marketing mentor, author, and host of the Marketing Your Truth podcast. Through her Service First Framework, she helps purpose-driven experts articulate their true voice, simplify how they share their work, and invite clients with integrity, so growth emerges from honesty rather than performance. Learn More About Today’s Guest Eli’s website ****→ https://elinatoli.comEli’s book Service First→ https://www.elinatoli.com/elevateEli on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinatoli/ About the Host Jayne Warrilow is the founder of Sacred Changemakers, a global community and learning space exploring the intersection of human resonance, regenerative change, and conscious leadership. Learn more at sacredchangemakers.com

    1h 2m
  4. 193. Beyond Mediocrity: Choosing Depth in a Complex World with Alastair Kidd

    FEB 2

    193. Beyond Mediocrity: Choosing Depth in a Complex World with Alastair Kidd

    What does it mean to choose depth in a world shaped by speed, certainty, and surface-level answers? In this episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I’m joined by Alastair Kidd; coach, facilitator, and self-described “sherpa” for those navigating complexity and meaning in uncertain times. Alastair’s work is grounded in relationship rather than technique, and in conversation as a generative, healing act rather than a means to an outcome. We explore what it looks like to refuse mediocrity without becoming dogmatic or grandiose through presence, inner work, and a willingness to stay with what matters. Drawing on adult development and systemic constellations, Alastair reflects on reconnecting soul and system across family, organizations, community, and the wider world. This is a thoughtful, grounded conversation for coaches, leaders, and changemakers who sense the old ways are no longer enough and who feel called to meet this moment with depth, courage, and humanity. Learn More About Today’s Guest Alastair’s website ****→ www.alastairkidd.comAlastair’s Podcast → “No Gurus In This Temple” with Laura Beckingham on all the usual platformsAlastair on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastairkidd/ About the Host Jayne Warrilow is the founder of Sacred Changemakers, a global community and learning space exploring the intersection of human resonance, regenerative change, and conscious leadership. Learn more at sacredchangemakers.com

    48 min
  5. 192. The Year of the Fire Horse 2026: Energy, Truth & Power with Melissa Yamaguchi

    JAN 26

    192. The Year of the Fire Horse 2026: Energy, Truth & Power with Melissa Yamaguchi

    What kind of year are we truly stepping into, and how do we meet it without losing ourselves? In this illuminating and deeply human conversation, Jayne is joined once again by her dear friend Melissa Chambers Yamaguchi to explore the energetic themes of 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, through the lens of Feng Shui, self-knowledge, and conscious choice. Last year’s episode with Melissa became one of the most listened-to conversations on the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, and this return builds on that resonance. Together, Jayne and Melissa move beyond forecasts and predictions to explore what this year is really asking of us personally, relationally, and collectively. Melissa brings over two decades of lived experience as a Feng Shui practitioner, teacher, and speaker, blending ancient wisdom with humor, honesty, and practical insight. At the heart of the conversation is a powerful reminder: when energy intensifies, self-knowledge becomes essential. Fire Horse years don’t reward passivity or avoidance; they invite ownership, discernment, and courage. This episode is especially resonant for coaches, leaders, and changemakers who sense that the pace of life is quickening and that the old ways of responding no longer hold. Rather than offering fear or certainty, Melissa invites us into agency to work with energy, not against it, and to take responsibility for the choices we make in times of intensity. In this episode, we explore: What the Year of the Fire Horse represents energetically — and why it carries both power and riskWhy self-knowledge and energetic responsibility are non-negotiable in high-intensity yearsHow Fire Horse energy amplifies patterns we haven’t yet ownedThe difference between reaction and conscious choice under pressureWhat it truly means to “own your energy, own your life” in 2026How leaders, caregivers, and changemakers can steward their energy without burning outThe invitation this year holds for courage, clarity, and conscious action This is not a conversation about what will happen to us in 2026. It’s a conversation about who we choose to be as we step into it. If you’re sensing the heat rising, in the world, in your work, or in your own inner life, this episode offers grounding, perspective, and a clear call to conscious living. Learn More About Today’s Guest Melissa’s website ****→ www.yamaguchilifestyle.comMelissa’s Energy Reads → linktr.ee/myamaguchi Explore Sacred Changemakers: Start your journey → SacredChangemakers.comspan class="ql-ui"...

    1h 8m
  6. 191. Exploring Functional Freeze: When Chronic Stress Becomes A Survival Response with Petra Brunnbauer

    JAN 19

    191. Exploring Functional Freeze: When Chronic Stress Becomes A Survival Response with Petra Brunnbauer

    What happens when we keep going, keep functioning, keep showing up while our nervous system quietly remains stuck in survival mode? In this episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I’m joined by Petra Brunnbauer, Mind Body Coach, founder of the Jōrni wellbeing platform, host of the globally ranked Jōrni Podcast, and author of The Functional Freeze Formula. With a Master’s degree in Psychology and ongoing doctoral research in Mind-Body Medicine, Petra brings both scientific rigor and deep humanity to the conversation about chronic stress and healing. This was a conversation I truly enjoyed, and one I personally needed. I learned so much. Petra has a rare ability to name what so many people are living without turning it into pathology or self-blame. She helps us understand how long-term stress affects us across mental, emotional, physical, and energetic levels, and why so many capable, caring people find themselves functioning on the outside while feeling shut down, exhausted, or disconnected within. Together, we explore the concept of Functional Freeze, the misunderstandings about stress that keep us stuck in survival, and what becomes possible when we approach wellbeing as foundational rather than something we attend to only in crisis. We also talk about why traditional stress management often falls short, and what a truly holistic path out of chronic stress can look like. This is a conversation for coaches, leaders, and changemakers who sense that pushing through is no longer sustainable and that a more humane, integrated way of living and leading is being called forward. Key Takeaways What Functional Freeze is and why so many people live in it without realizingHow chronic stress impacts us across mind, emotions, body, and energyCommon myths about stress that keep people functioning while remaining in survivalWhy traditional stress management often misses the root of the issueWhat shifts when we begin to understand and listen to the bodyHow wellbeing can become a foundation for life and leadership, not a crisis response You can learn more about Petra and her work through the Jōrni wellbeing platform and her book The Functional Freeze Formula. And if this conversation resonates, I invite you to listen slowly. There’s a lot here that meets us beneath the surface. Learn More About Today’s Guest The Jorni website ****→ https://thejorni.comBook: The Functional Freeze Formula by Petra Brunnbauer → bio.thejorni.comPetra on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbrunnbauer/ Explore Sacred Changemakers: Start your journey → SacredChangemakers.comli...

    1h 8m
  7. 190. Conscious Accomplishment: How Inner Growth Shapes What We Create In The World with Scott Britton

    JAN 12

    190. Conscious Accomplishment: How Inner Growth Shapes What We Create In The World with Scott Britton

    Conscious Accomplishment: How Inner Growth Shapes What We Create In The World with Scott Britton What happens when you stop treating spiritual growth and achievement as separate pursuits and begin to see them as part of one coherent path? In this week’s episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I’m joined by Scott Britton, entrepreneur, author, community builder, CEO of Conscious Talent, and host of the EvolutionFM podcast. Scott’s journey began in the high-pressure world of tech, where he co-founded Troops, later acquired by Salesforce. Outwardly, he had all the markers of success. Inwardly, something else was stirring. Our conversation traces the pivotal moments that led Scott to rethink accomplishment altogether, not as a race to the top, but as a practice of becoming. His work, captured in his book Conscious Accomplishment, offers a grounded, practical way to integrate inner development with the very real demands of building, leading, and making an impact in the world. Together, we explore the patterns that shape us, the disturbances that wake us up, and why the fuel behind our ambition matters far more than we realise. Scott brings a refreshing clarity to the intersection of consciousness and creativity, showing how inner awareness doesn’t pull us away from action, but actually strengthens how we move through the world. This is a conversation for anyone who has ever questioned the traditional definitions of success… for anyone who has hit their goals and still wondered, “Is this it?”… and for every coach and changemaker seeking a more coherent way to live, lead, and create. Key Takeaways Why the old dichotomy between spiritual development and achievement no longer serves us.How disturbances and emotional triggers can become profound teachers.Why patterns, not circumstances, drive most of our suffering—and how to work with them.The practice of Self Repatterning and its role in shifting consciousness.How to integrate inner work into leadership and daily life without compartmentalising. About Scott Britton Scott Britton is an entrepreneur, author, and community builder. He is the CEO of Conscious Talent, host of the EvolutionFM podcast, and author of Conscious Accomplishment, a book that challenges the belief that spiritual growth and achievement must compete with one another. Prior to this work, Scott co-founded Troops, a software company acquired by Salesforce in 2022. His work brings together personal development, consciousness, and practical execution—helping people create meaningful impact while staying connected to their inner truth. Learn More About Today’s Guest Conscious Talent website ****→ https://www.conscioustalent.com/Scott’s book, Conscious Accomplishment → https://amzn.to/3MgoLsvScott on Linkedin → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscottbritton/Scott’s Podcast, EvolutionFM → a

    50 min
  8. 189. How To Be A Friend (In An Unfriendly World) with Barnet Bain

    12/08/2025

    189. How To Be A Friend (In An Unfriendly World) with Barnet Bain

    How To Be A Friend (In An Unfriendly World) with Barnet Bain What does it really mean to be a friend not just to others, but to yourself and to life itself? In this deeply human episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I’m joined by Barnet Bain, award-winning filmmaker, author, and teacher known for exploring themes of creativity, connection, and the human spirit. His film credits include What Dreams May Come, Homeless to Harvard, and Milton’s Secret, based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle. His new book, How to Be a Friend (in an Unfriendly World), offers a tender and practical guide to friendship as a living spiritual practice. Together, we explore why friendship is more than a social bond; it’s a profound act of consciousness. Barnet invites us to look closely at the “bubbles” of belief and conditioning that shape our relationships, and to cultivate the courage to step beyond them. He shares what it means to become a “safe harbor” for others, how friendship differs from romantic or family love, and why being a friend to ourselves is the foundation for genuine connection. This conversation is both wise and intimate, weaving together stories from Barnet’s creative journey, psychological insights from his Columbia University course, and timeless truths about belonging, vulnerability, and love. It’s an episode that reminds us that friendship (when practiced with intention and attention) is a radical form of transformation. Key Takeaways Why genuine friendship begins with becoming a safe harbor for yourself and others.How to step outside “the bubble” of your own conditioning to see others more clearly.The difference between friendship, romantic love, and family bonds, and why all are needed.How small, conscious acts of friendship can transform your day and ripple through the world.Why “remembering the love” is the most essential practice of being human. Guest Bio Barnet Bain is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and teacher known for his exploration of creativity, consciousness, and connection. His film credits include the Oscar-winning What Dreams May Come, the Emmy-nominated Homeless to Harvard, and Milton’s Secret, based on the teachings of Eckhart Tolle. His new book, How to Be a Friend (in an Unfriendly World), grew from a Columbia University master’s course he created for psychologists, offering a heartfelt guide to practicing friendship in all its forms. Learn More About Today’s Guest Barnet’s website ****→ https://BarnetBain.comBOOK: How To Be A Friend (In An Unfriendly World) by Barnet Bain → https://amzn.to/4opDrny Explore Sacred Changemakers: Start your journey → SacredChangemakers.comDiscover Your Resonance Code → quiz.SacredChangemakers.comJoin our community → SacredChangemakers.com/communitySubscribe to The Coaching (R)evolution Newsletter → https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-coaching-r-evolution-7371571227230101504/ Books by Jayne Warrilow: ‘Becoming: Poems From The Thresholds Of Change’ → a href="https://amzn.to/42DM1WI" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    54 min
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Thanks for checking out the Sacred Changemakers podcast, my name is Jayne Warrilow and I am passionate about human potential. This podcast has one purpose to truly take a stand for change and transformation, but not just any old change, we believe in positive change with the potential to make a real difference in our world. We’re talking personal, professional and social impact. So come with us on a journey, as we go behind the scenes with people who are making a real difference in our world. Each episode we will be diving deeply into topics that keep you inspired and at your best, sometimes we’ll be interviewing thought leaders, sharing tools and resources, and sometimes we’ll be leading deep-dive conversations tackling the challenging issues of our times. We’re committed to bringing you the best insights and strategies, so you can move into action in ways that matter. Together, we can make the world a better place. I hope you join us

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  • Creator
    Jayne Warrilow
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    196
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ©2020 Jayne and Nick Warrilow
  • Show Website
    Sacred Changemakers

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