The Mindful Journey

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Sara Nativi, a clinical hypnotherapist and rapid transformational therapist, to explore the hidden costs of perfectionism and performance anxiety. Once a professional ballet dancer driven by external validation and silent pressure, Sara opens up about her personal journey through burnout, anxiety, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. She shares how she broke free...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Dr. Michael Donovan, PhD physiologist, performance coach, and former NIH scientist, to discuss how mindful movement can become a powerful tool for high performers. Dr. Michael shares how many executives and athletes unintentionally turn healthy habits into stressors and how science-backed, simple actions can help recalibrate both body and mind. From wearable data to h...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with neuroscientist, professor, and founder of Manifest Wellness, Jamey Maniscalco. Jamey shares powerful insights into how mindfulness meditation creates real changes in the brain, reshaping attention, emotional regulation, and resilience. He breaks down the science behind mindfulness, discusses how even busy professionals can integrate mindfulness into their daily lives,...

In this episode of , host Sana sits down with Andrew Wilson, trauma-informed fear coach, quantum healing practitioner, and host of Beyond Transcendence. Andrew opens up about his near-death experiences, the loss of his mother, and a lifetime of hidden fears that once controlled his life. From surviving oil rigs to navigating grief, Andrew shares how he turned his trauma into personal empowerment. The conversation explores how fear ...

In this insightful episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with transformational guide and communication strategist Amara Samata. Broadcasting from Bali, Amara shares her unique frameworks — the Inner Guidance Method, Inner Mirror, Golden Request, and Relationship² — which blend ancient wisdom with modern psychological insights. Together, they explore how true relational well-being starts from within, how self-responsib...

On this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Steve Ward—author, speaker, and founder of STEPS Ministries—for a deeply personal conversation on addiction, healing, and the quiet courage of transformation. After decades in corporate America, Steve faced the unraveling of his inner world: substance abuse, family struggles, and the question of what truly matters. This episode isn’t about quick fixes—it’s about the i...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Allison McCune Davis, author of 60 Is a Good Start, to explore the second half of life as a gateway to purpose, vitality, and longevity. Through her 60-day framework based on bodywork, brainwork, and worldwork, Allison shares how women can reclaim their energy, heal emotional blocks, and create a meaningful life beyond their fifties. From her experience as a TV produc...

What if your greatest fear held the key to your transformation? In this powerful episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Andrew Wilson—trauma-informed fear coach, quantum healing hypnosis practitioner, and author of The Enemy Within—to explore how fear, grief, and emotional blockages can be transmuted into deep healing. From surviving a near-death experience in the oil fields to losing his mother during the pandemi...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, Sana sits down with John Graham Harper—founder and CEO of Lumaflex—to explore the transformation of personal injury into global wellness innovation. From suffering sports-related trauma to pioneering the world’s first FDA Class II cleared portable red light therapy device, John opens up about his healing journey, mindful leadership, and the science behind Lumaflex. He shares how mindfulness a...

In this enlightening episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana speaks with Seph Dietlin—angel communicator, filmmaker, and human potential activator—about miracles, conscious manifestation, and the shift toward a new earth. Seph opens up about his spiritual awakening in 2002, a profound encounter with angelic beings that transformed the course of his life. From real estate crashes to celestial downloads, he shares how heartbreak an...

In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Clayton Moffat—former Navy weapons tech, behavioral coach, and author of The Trust Trap—to challenge one of the most seductive lies we tell ourselves: that safety means peace. Together, they dismantle the illusion of “playing it safe,” and unpack how safety often sedates growth, keeps us stuck in betrayal cycles, and numbs our inner truth. From evol...

What if laughter, play, and a simple hacky sack could be the antidote to burnout, stress, and disconnection? In this thought-provoking episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana reconnects with Zander Phelps—global traveler, play advocate, and healer—who shares how a decade on the road taught him that play isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline. From transforming airports into connection hubs to healing his hernia without surgery through m...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana is joined by spiritual channel and embodiment mentor Victoria Pearson, aka Manta Mystic, to explore how invisible belief systems shape our lives. From the matrix metaphor to the residue of monotheistic programming, Victoria shares how societal, religious, and even spiritual structures quietly influence our decisions—often without us realizing it. The conversation u...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana dives into the subtle yet powerful distinctions between active and passive mindfulness with CBT therapist and confidence coach Ludovica Colella. Together, they explore how everyday activities can become mindful practices, why attention is like a muscle, and how to use mindfulness to stop spiraling thoughts before they take over. Ludovica shares how mindfulness helps in managing peop...

In this deeply moving episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with returning guest Kalen Olson to explore how personal loss can become a gateway to profound spiritual transformation. Kalen shares the story of losing her father just before his bone marrow transplant—a moment that catalyzed a soul-level awakening and redefined her relationship with grief, embodiment, and sacred femininity. She walks us through how spiritu...

In this enriching episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, host Sana sits down with Marko Petrovic—visionary, world traveler, and two-time bestselling author—to explore the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern mindfulness. Marko shares how mindfulness became the vehicle that deepened his connection with sacred spaces, guided his retreats, and shaped his writing. From honoring rituals at sacred sites to embedding presence in cre...

Explore a fresh, empowering perspective on self-care through the transformative power of travel with lifestyle wellness coach Zoa Conner on this episode of The Mindful Journey with Sana. Discover how stepping out of your routine environment—whether it's across the globe or just around the corner—can profoundly enhance your well-being, rejuvenate your energy, and deepen your mindfulness practice.

About the Guest: Zoa Conner is a lif...

In this transformative episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Ben O’Loghlin—entrepreneur, engineer, musician, and back pain recovery expert—who shares how he conquered chronic pain not through surgery or medication, but by retraining his brain. Rooted in the evidence-backed Alexander Technique, Ben’s method addresses the root cause of non-specific back pain: chronic muscle tension driven by the brain. He shares hi...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, we sit down with Wayne McDaniel, a former financial planner turned spiritual guide, to explore the profound journey of religious deconstruction, plant medicine, and mystical spirituality. Wayne shares his personal shift from conservative Christianity to a broader spiritual perspective, touching on quantum mechanics, near-death experiences, and meditation.

He also introduces us to his children...