The Mindful Journey

Feeling stuck in a loop of overwork, people-pleasing, or “I’ll be fine after one more push”? In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Dr. Karen Parker, creator of Quantum Human Design, to cut through vague self-help and get practical. We unpack how pain (burnout, disconnection, shame) is a signal—not a verdict—and how the Hero’s Journey plus your Human Design chart can help you reclaim sovereignty, se...

Strength isn’t about grinding harder; it’s about alignment. In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana and guest Nick Kemp—founder of Ikigai Tribe and author of “Ikigai-kan: Feel a Life Worth Living”—cut through Western clichés on “mindset” and reframe strength through Japanese wisdom. We unpack why presence beats hustle, why roles matter more than goals, how journaling builds practical self-belief, and why purpose is...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, host Sana sits down with Ruth O’Meara, founder of Leafy Green Tours, to explore how nature, adventure, and mindful living can become powerful tools for healing. Ruth shares her journey from a decade in international sales to becoming a hiking guide and surf instructor, and how stepping outdoors can bring peace, perspective, and self-discovery. From Irish surf breaks to simple mindful ...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Barbara Palmer, founder of BP Life Coaching Services, LLC, to explore what it truly means to heal from the inside out. Barbara shares her personal story of health wake-up calls, the power of listening to the body, and how imagination and energy play a vital role in transformation. From the surprising lessons of lab results to using food, rest, and conscious thought as...

On this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, we dive into the transformative power of food as medicine with author and martial artist DK Kang. From growing up on traditional Korean food to experimenting with nutrition during training, DK shares how food shifted from being just fuel to becoming a foundation for healing and resilience. When his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, they turned to plant-based living—discove...

What if the calm you cultivate in yourself could ripple out to shift families, workplaces, and even the health of our planet? In this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, guest Clara Schroeder explores how mindfulness practices rooted in nature can create both personal and collective resilience. Drawing from her lived experience as a meditator, eco-therapist, and author of Re-Nature, Clara shows us how awareness is more t...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with PJ Glassey—founder of XGym and creator of the groundbreaking 21-minute workout—to explore how fitness and brain science can be redefined for real longevity. From challenging outdated 1890s gym training models to creating neuroscience-backed methods, PJ’s journey is rooted in curiosity, experimentation, and purpose.

What began in 1989 as a quest to make exercise safer ...

On this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Avik sits down with Dr. Evette Rose, trauma recovery expert and author of Metaphysical Anatomy, to cut through noise and get practical about awareness. We unpack how the body “speaks” through sensations, why constant urgency blinds us to those signals, and the fastest way to get back to baseline: breath, safety, and curiosity. Expect clear tools for regulating your vagus nerve, di...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, Sheri Lane and Gary Seidler open up about how immigration shapes conversations around wellness, belonging, and cultural identity. From the human impact of migration to the healing traditions immigrants carry with them, this dialogue explores what it means to create community and wholeness in unfamiliar places. Gary, the publisher behind the global phenomenon Chicken Soup for th...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana talks with Jacqui Meehan, a functional nutrition practitioner who turned her own ulcerative colitis and hormone struggles into a methodical, gut-first approach to mental and physical well-being. We unpack the gut–brain axis, why stress can tank stomach acid, how dysbiosis and “leaky gut” can fuel inflammation tied to mood, and simple practices that reduce chronic bloating—eve...

On The Mindful Journey with host Sana, naturopathic duo Faith Nelson ND and Amoree Wilde ND unpack how chronic stress reshapes hormone balance and shows up as sleep disruptions, skin issues, thyroid slowdowns, and brain fog. We dig into mindset, breathwork, and practical habit shifts; how men and women experience stress differently; and what to do when you’re stuck in the stress–sleep–hormone loop. The conversation is direct...

On this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana speaks with 83-year-young health coach and investigative author Michael Dorfman about practical longevity—habits you can actually keep. From plant-based nutrition and intermittent fasting to cold exposure, breathwork, and stress management, Michael breaks down what moves the needle and what’s just marketing noise. We also examine cultural narratives around aging, why chronic ...

On The Mindful Journey, host Sana talks with Beth Mielbrecht about bioenergetic testing—an energy-medicine approach that aims to read the body’s “hidden language” so people stop guessing with supplements and start making targeted, mindful choices. Beth blends engineering logic with modalities like Reiki and homeopathy to help clients interpret symptoms, balance stress, and create sustainable, root-cause shifts in sleep, nutrition, ...

On this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, we unpack how entrepreneur and Buddhist digital nomad Alessandro Grampa rebuilt his life and businesses after years of panic attacks, burnout, and shutdown during COVID. He explains the science-to-spirit path that began with meditation and breathwork, moved into biohacking and nervous-system rewiring, and matured into a values-driven operating system he calls the Quantum ...

On this episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast, host Sana sits down with nutrition strategist Julie Ruelle to explore why calorie counting may be doing more harm than good. For decades, we’ve been told to track every bite — but has it really made us healthier? Julie draws on 20+ years of experience in nutrition, corporate wellness, and health tech to unpack the flaws in calorie obsession and guide us toward what really matters: foo...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey with host Sana, cardiologist Dr. James Kneller joins us to unpack the worldwide spread of the Standard American Diet (SAD)—a culture of fast food, processed meals, and convenience that’s reshaping global health. Dr. James sheds light on startling statistics from the American Heart Association, revealing skyrocketing rates of hypertension, obesity, and heart disease.

But this conversation goes ...

On The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Reginald Martin to unpack Paradoxical Heka—an ancient Kemetic approach for integrating opposing truths—and how Kametaphysics (the “science of the soul”) helps you shift from self-judgment to self-sovereignty. We explore identity vs. behavior change, why patterns shape experience, and practical ways to create coherence without chasing quick fixes. If you’ve felt stuck in loops o...

On The Mindful Journey with host Sana, nurse practitioner and “warrior mom” Jennifer Robb lays out a clear, no-fluff playbook for mothers navigating teen anxiety, depression, trauma, and the grind of systems—schools, insurers, and providers. This conversation is direct about burnout, boundaries, and why presence beats perfection. Jen explains how to be a safe space, advocate without collapsing, and use simple, sustainable sel...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with Vandana Atara Noorah—spiritual mentor, healer, and host of the Adult Child in Recovery Podcast. Together they explore what it truly means to reparent the inner child, how unresolved childhood stress resurfaces in adulthood, and why forgiveness, compassion, and community are essential for healing. Vandana shares her own story of growing up in a toxic environment...