Conscious Matters ® Podcast

Melissa D. Barry

Welcome to Conscious Matters ®! It’s a safe space where we chat about how living consciously matters to our well-being, to the one of our surroundings and loved-ones as well as to the Earth and humanity as a whole. Join me, Melissa D. Barry, for inspiring interviews with some of the most beautiful souls out there. Individuals who are helping others to reach their highest selves and who bring light into this world. In every episode, we talk about conscious matters such as self-love, awareness, personal development, the power of yoga and meditation, soft medicine, the rise of holistic practices, and much more ...   We expand on our experiences, share tools that help live in peace, harmony, and alignment on a daily basis and discuss about what we've learned along our healing journey. Get your mind, body, and soul ready for a ride in consciousness. Namaste listeners!

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Cultivating long-lasting happiness in your life with mindfulness w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Feb 29 2024
Cultivating long-lasting happiness in your life with mindfulness w/ host Melissa D. Barry
As we navigate the winding and looping roads of life, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and lose sight of the present moment. Happiness isn't a destination we reach; it's a state of being we cultivate each day, right here, right now. It's about savoring the small joys, embracing life's imperfections, and finding peace amidst the chaos. Today, we'll explore the transformative power of mindfulness in shaping our perception of reality supporting us in cultivating long-lasting happiness in our lives. Listen up to this gem,Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW  by learning about -Holding on to happiness;Awareness;Self-reflection;Self-acceptance and compassion;Releasing control;Boundaries with self and others;And more ...CONNECT  WITH MEWebsite: www.consciousmatters.coSay hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/conscious.mattersSubscribe to Conscious Matters Youtube channel for more talks about empowerment through holistic wellnessShow your love for the podcast by leaving a review and following our socials.PROFITby reading the full blog post here: www.consciousmatters.co/podcastby reading the research papers mentioned: - "The Benefits of Self-Compassion and Mindfulness in Daily Life" by Neff and Germer (Journal of Happiness Studies).- "Counting Blessings Versus Burdens: An Experimental Investigation of Gratitude and Subjective Well-Being in Daily Life" by Emmons and McCullough (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology). SUPPORT this self-produced podcast:Leave a reviewSubscribe and ShareDonate here - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/consciousmattersThank you!Support the Show.
Clear your mind space with Feng shui w/ Feng Shui consultant Jeannette Cieszykowski
Nov 30 2023
Clear your mind space with Feng shui w/ Feng Shui consultant Jeannette Cieszykowski
We’ve all heard about Feng shui, this ancient Chinese philosophy developed over 5,000 years ago. Turns out Feng shui is more than having a beautiful home with lots of flow and pretty decoration, it’s also about mindset. Today, let’s uncover how decluttering our minds through Feng shui can bring us mind clarity and improve our mindset. I invited, Jeannette Cieszykowski, founder of Elemental Clarity, and classical Feng Shui consultant to educate us during this conversation. In the last 10 years, she’s been supporting people in creating an energy-rich home-life that supports their health, wealth, and happiness by using Feng-Shui. Aiming to transform their spaces, mindsets, and lives. Listen up to this gem,Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learning about -Origins and benefits of Feng shui;Finding mind clarity with Feng shui;  Improving our money mindset by using Feng shui;Using Feng shui as a tool to get a healthier sense of self and to better tap into our intuition;Using the Feng shui principles while traveling and/or co-working;And more ...CONNECTWITH JeannetteWebsite: www.elementalclarity.comInstagram:www.instagram.com/elementalclarityWITH MeWebsite: www.consciousmatters.coSay hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/conscious.mattersSubscribe to Conscious Matters Youtube channel for more talks about empowerment through holistic wellnessShow your love for the podcast by leaving a review and following our socials.PROFIT  from~ Jeannette's free get-started Feng Shui video:   here~ Jeannette's Feng Shui services: here ~ Conscious Matters' free 5-day self-love challenge: here~ Want to be part of the Conscious Matters Community? Sign up for the weeklynewsletter hereREAD the full blog post here: www.consciousmatters.co/podcastSUPPORT this self-produced podcast:Leave a reviewSubscribe and Share Thank you! Support the Show.
Plant-based nutrition from a holistic perspective w/ vegan chef Whitney Miner
Aug 31 2023
Plant-based nutrition from a holistic perspective w/ vegan chef Whitney Miner
I believe to sustainably carry out a healthy diet it needs to be more than a diet but habits rooted in mindfulness and enjoyment. Let's talk about plant-based nutrition from a holistic perspective and learn how transformational it can be in concomitance with grounding mindfulness practices such as yoga. For this conversation, I invited the radiant Whitney Miner, a certified holistic nutritionist, yoga instructor, and the founder of Eat Plants & Prosper - a wellness blog with tons of tips on living a plant-based lifestyle for regular people like you and me. She’s a fervent advocate for designing a holistic health lifestyle based on bringing consciousness to our daily meals and movement in our bodies to live the most fulfilling lives we can. Let’s get back in charge of our long-term health. Listen up to this gem,Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learning about -Replacing the guilt-ridden diet with nourishing and enjoyable meals;The impact of animal mistreatment on our own health;The conscious trinity: healthy eating, movement & meditation;Finding what feels good;The efficacity of meal prepping;And more ...CONNECTWITH WhitneyWebsite: www.eatplantsandprosper.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/eatplantsprosperWITH MeWebsite: www.consciousmatters.coSay hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/conscious.mattersSubscribe to Conscious Matters Youtube channel for more talks about empowerment through holistic wellnessShow your love for the podcast by leaving a review and following our socials.PROFIT  from~ Whitney's holistic nutrition counseling services:   here~ Whitney's vegan recipes: here ~ Conscious Matters' free 5-day self-love challenge: here~ Want to be part of the Conscious Matters Community? Sign up for the weeklynewsletter hereREAD the full blog post here: www.consciousmatters.co/podcastSUPPORT this self-produced podcast:Leave a reviewSubscribe and Share Thank you! Support the Show.
Food for thought: the impact of nutrition on our brain w/ holistic nutritionist Dr. Jaz Robbins
Jul 31 2023
Food for thought: the impact of nutrition on our brain w/ holistic nutritionist Dr. Jaz Robbins
If you want a healthy brain you might want to look at what’s on your plate. The brain takes up 20% of our energy resources. And the only way for our body to fill up our energy resources is with food but not any kind of food.I invited Doctor Jaz Robbins, a therapist and board-certified holistic nutritionist to educate us on the strong link between our dietary patterns and our mental health. This conversation fully highlights the incomparable impact nutrition has on our brains, particularly our mental health. A testament that nutrition is an integral part of conscious living. Listen up to this gem,Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learning about -Foods to optimize brain function;The key role of neurotransmitters;Oxidation and inflammation in the body;The importance of hydration and healthy fats;The gut acting as the second brain;And more ...CONNECTWITH Dr. Jaz RobbinsWebsite: www.activeexperience.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/dr.jazrobbinsWITH MeWebsite: www.consciousmatters.coSay hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/conscious.mattersSubscribe to Conscious Matters Youtube channel for more talks about empowerment through holistic wellnessShow your love for the podcast by leaving a review and following our socials.PROFIT  from~ Dr. Jazz' holistic nutrition counseling services:   here~ Conscious Matters' free 5-day self-love challenge: here~ Want to be part of the Conscious Matters Community? Sign up for the weeklynewsletter hereREAD the full blog post here: www.consciousmatters.co/podcastSUPPORT this self-produced podcast:Leave a reviewSubscribe and Share Thank you! Support the Show.
Ditching perfectionism to become "Flawesome" w/ Mindvalley co-founder Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani
Jun 30 2023
Ditching perfectionism to become "Flawesome" w/ Mindvalley co-founder Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani
As a "recovering perfectionist", I’ve already talked about perfectionism several times on this podcast but it’s always a good reminder to revisit the subject because sometimes we have to heal the same thing multiple times to fully remove all of the remnants of it. I am super honored to have Kristina Mänd-Lakhiani discuss this very subject with me today. Kristina is the co-founder of the mega self-development learning platform Mindvalley, you know the one with all of the personal development superstars. In her upcoming book “Becoming Flawesome”, she reflects on her own story, her battle against perfectionism, and her journey toward her most authentic self.Listen up to this gem,Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learning about -Self-worth;The controversial side of personal growth;The "Hermione Syndrome",Embracing our uniqueness;Facing our fears;And more ...CONNECTWITH KristinaWebsite: www.mindvalley.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/kristinamandWITH MeWebsite: www.consciousmatters.coSay hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/conscious.mattersSubscribe to Conscious Matters Youtube channel for more talks about empowerment through holistic wellnessShow your love for the podcast by leaving a review and following our socials.PROFIT  from~ Kristina's book: "Becoming Flawesome" with bonuses  here~ Conscious Matters' free 5-day self-love challenge: here~ Want to be part of the Conscious Matters Community? Sign up for the weeklynewsletter hereREAD the full blog post here: www.consciousmatters.co/podcastSUPPORT this self-produced podcast:Leave a reviewSubscribe and Share Thank you! Support the Show.
Letting go of limiting beliefs w/ New York Times best-selling author Hale Dwoskin
May 31 2023
Letting go of limiting beliefs w/ New York Times best-selling author Hale Dwoskin
Our beliefs shape our reality. Throughout life, starting with childhood, we pick up beliefs from others along the way. We definitely cannot control everything, we actually have little control in life but what we control is our thoughts. The ones we choose to feed and interact with. We can rewire our thinking patterns to empower ourselves and live the life we desire, instead of suffering through life. So how do we revamp our current belief system, clear out our negative beliefs, and shift to the universal truth in order to thrive in life? To answer this question, I invited Hale Dwoskin, New York Times best-selling author, one of the featured teachers of the book and movie phenomenon, “The Secret,” and in the sequel documentary film "The Greatest Secret” by the same director among other features. " He is the co-founder of Sedona Training Associates, an organization that teaches courses based on emotional releasing techniques. Hale has dedicated his life to helping people eliminate their suffering and discover the truth of who they truly are. He’s also the co-author of many groundbreaking personal development books. Listen up to this gem,Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learning about -Neuroplasticity;The concepts of separation and belonging;The link between your mind and your emotions;Emotional freedom through “The Sedona method”;Positive beliefs;The law of attraction; And more ...CONNECTWITH HaleWebsite: https://www.sedona.com/Podcast: https://www.sedona.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSedonaMethod/WITH MeWebsite: www.consciousmatters.coSay hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/conscious.mattersSubscribe to Conscious Matters Youtube channel for more talks about empowerment through holistic wellnessShow your love for the podcast by leaving a review and following our socials.PROFIT  from ~ Hale' Free videos: here~ Hale's talk with The Secret director: here ~ Hale's books:  "The Sedona Method: Your Key to Lasting Happiness, Success, Peace                                    and Emotional Well-Being": here                                    "Happiness Is Free: And It's Easier Than You Think, The Greatest                                     Secret Edition": here~ Conscious Matters' free 5-day self-love challenge: here~ Want to be part of the Conscious Matters Community? Sign up for the weekly newsletter hereREAD the full blog post here: www.consciousmatters.co/podcastSUPPORT this self-produced podcast:Leave a reviewSubscribe and Share Thank you! Support the Show.
From reactivity to compassion: the power of self-acceptance w/ meditation teacher Chris Cirak
Apr 30 2023
From reactivity to compassion: the power of self-acceptance w/ meditation teacher Chris Cirak
“Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.” – Dalai LamaEveryone has their own way to deal with their pain. Nonetheless, oftentimes, we tend to opt for hitting where it hurts when we are hurt by another person or just hurt for whatever reason. As a way to cope with our pain, we share or deflect our pain on someone else, we point fingers and blame others because it’s too much to bear alone. When we can, in fact, choose compassion and healing instead of hatred and reacting from our wounded self. This led me to wonder how self-acceptance and embodying our truest self, help in developing compassion inside of us to bring more happiness into our personal lives and into the collective well-being as well.To help me answer this question, I invited Chris Cirak, the author of the book “Be You: The Journey of Self-Realization”, meditation teacher, and mindfulness retreat leader. Chris teaches living a life of joy and self-realization through empathy, presence, mindfulness, and human values. Listen up to this gem,Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learning about -Compassion for self;Self-healing childhood wounds;Letting go of reactivityStopping misusing our minds;Compassion for others;Mindfulness as a universal tool for getting in touch with self; And more ...CONNECTWITH ChrisWebsite: https://www.cirak.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriscirak/WITH MeWebsite: www.consciousmatters.coSay hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/conscious.mattersSubscribe to Conscious Matters Youtube channel for more talks about empowerment through holistic wellness Show your love for the podcast by leaving a review and following our socials.PROFIT  from  ~ Chris' Free meditations: here~ Chris' book:  "Be You: The journey to self-realization": here~ Conscious Matters' free 5-day self-love challenge: here~ Want to be part of the Conscious Matters Community? Sign up for the weekly  newsletter hereREAD the full blog post here: www.consciousmatters.co/podcastSUPPORT this self-produced podcast:Leave a reviewSubscribe and Share Thank you! Support the Show.
Counteracting the negative messages of our inner critic with positive self-talk w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Mar 31 2023
Counteracting the negative messages of our inner critic with positive self-talk w/ host Melissa D. Barry
Have you ever found yourself getting caught up in negative self-talk? Maybe you've thought to yourself, "I can't do this" or "I'm not good enough." It's easy to fall into this trap, but what if I told you that the way you talk to yourself can have a profound impact on your confidence, motivation, and overall success? Today, I want to talk about the power of positive self-talk and how we can use it to counteract the negative messages of our inner critic.Also, a big announcement: Conscious Matters ® has now expanded to a full-on educational portal for all things wellness, mindfulness, and mindset.  Have a look at: www.consciousmatters.co on the date of the launch: April 6th, 2023 aka this upcoming Thursday Be a part of this Conscious Community by signing up for the weekly newsletter to empower yourself by stacking up on your holistic wellness tools, and benefit from the free 5-day self-love challenge on there! Listen up to this gem,Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW  by learning about -Understanding the Inner Critic;Benefits of Positive Self-Talk;How to Use Positive Self-Talk; The Power of Affirmations;And more ...CONNECT  WITH MEWebsite: www.consciousmatters.coSay hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/conscious.mattersSubscribe to Conscious Matters Youtube channel for more talks about empowerment through holistic wellness Show your love for the podcast by leaving a review and following our socials.PROFITby reading the full blog post here: www.consciousmatters.co/podcast SUPPORT this self-produced podcast:Leave a reviewSubscribe and ShareDonate here - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/consciousmattersThank you!Support the Show.
Inner-self connection from a heart-centered approach w/ cardiologist Dr Madalina Petrescu
Feb 28 2023
Inner-self connection from a heart-centered approach w/ cardiologist Dr Madalina Petrescu
There is no better time than the month of love to talk about the heart. The one that is responsible for making us feel and connect with self and others. The one that sometimes makes us think that it has a mind of its own, communicating messages to both our brain and our gut.  To uncover the secrets or maybe the superpower of the heart, I’ll be discussing it with Dr. Madalina Petrescu, a leading cardiologist, also author, co-founder of HeartQ method, and practitioner of various conscious healing modalities with the heart at their center. She guides people to reconnect with their authentic selves and with the mission of activating our heart intelligence to live a heart-centered, aligned, and fulfilling life.Listen up to this gem,Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learning about -What is heart intelligence;The benefits of connecting to our hearts;Accessing our inner through by activating our heart intelligence; The relationship between the "state of the heart" and the brain;Shifting out of patterns of stress; How to reconnect with your authentic self;Harmonizing heart & brain, feeling and thinking;And more ...CONNECTWITH MadalinaWebsite: https://heartq.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartqofficialWITH MeWebsite: www.consciousmatters.coSay hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/conscious.mattersSubscribe to Conscious Matters Youtube channel for more talks about empowerment through holistic wellnessShow your love for the podcast by leaving a review and following our socials.PROFIT  from The HeartQ method: Unleash your heart 21-day program - Check it out hereREAD the full blog post here: www.consciousmatters.co/podcast -SUPPORT this self-produced podcast:Leave a reviewSubscribe and Share Thank you!Support the Show.
Mind-body-soul wellness to kick off the new year w/ health coach Kerry Fisher
Jan 31 2023
Mind-body-soul wellness to kick off the new year w/ health coach Kerry Fisher
The first thing that comes to mind when we think about health is physical health, right? At the beginning of the year, many of us have new resolutions usually around health that essentially revolve around our bodies. But we often forget that the state of our body is also a consequence of the state of our mental and spiritual health. I understand being healthy as something transcendental to the body only. We can approach health from a 360 perspective. That's exactly what we expand on in this episode with Kerry Fisher, a lawyer turned author, coach, and teacher for athletes, corporations, and private clients in a variety of disciplines including mindset, meditation, breath work, physiology, and personal development. In this conversation, she also shares some gems from her past books as well as her upcoming one putting holistic health at their center.  So let’s fully reboot for this new year and make sure our health is top-notch.Listen up to this gem,Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learning about -The all-encompassing approach to health;Health mindset shift;Spiritual wellness to create a life of ease, flow & peak performance;The importance of routines to support our well-being; Being kind to ourselves in the process of reaching wellness; And more ...CONNECTWITH KerryWebsite: www.kerryfishercoaching.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/iamkerryfisherWITH MeWebsite: www.consciousmatters.coSay hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/conscious.mattersSubscribe to Conscious Matters Youtube channel for more talks about empowerment through holistic wellnessShow your love for the podcast by leaving a review and following our socials.PROFIT  from Kerry's books: Tools for Extraordinary Living: The Snooze Button Sessions - Check it out hereRoutines for Extraordinary Living: A Manual for Life - Check it out hereREAD the full blog post here: www.consciousmatters.co/podcast SUPPORT this self-produced podcast:Leave a reviewSubscribe and Share Thank you!Support the Show.
Utilizing the power of your mind to live the life of your dreams w/ writer Elizabeth Thorn - Part 1
Oct 31 2022
Utilizing the power of your mind to live the life of your dreams w/ writer Elizabeth Thorn - Part 1
We all want to live the life of our dreams, and I’d say we’re very much in our right to want so. Nonetheless, to get to the desired destination we cannot avoid going through the journey of life full of ebbs and flows. I overcame most of the challenges in my life thanks to triple-ling down on mindset work. That journey actually led me to create Conscious Matters platform. As you know by now, I just recently expanded Conscious Matters to YouTube (same name, different content), thus adding another format where I mainly focus over there on mindset work. Utilizing the power of our minds to favor the outcomes of our lives is what we’ll be discussing about today with the amazing Elizabeth Thorn, writer, traveler and entrepreneur who used mindset work to completely transform her life in a way she absolutely loves!Listen up to this gem,Namaste listeners! GROW - CONNECT - PROFIT GROW by learning about -What is mindset work;Coming from rock bottom to living authentically by using mindset work;The balance of spirituality and practicality to manifest our desires;Fixed vs growth mindset;Letting go of control but doing our part; And more ...Get ready for part 2 next month!CONNECT WITH ElizabethWebsite: www.sherpawaymarketing.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/elizabeththornwriterWITH MeWebsite: www.consciousmatters.coSay hi on Instagram: www.instagram.com/conscious.mattersSubscribe to Conscious Matters Youtube channelShow your love for the podcast by leaving a review and following our socials. PROFIT  from Elizabeth wise words: www.instagram.com/elizabeththornwriterREAD the full blog post here: www.consciousmatters.co/podcast -SUPPORT this self-produced podcast:Leave a reviewSubscribe and Share Support the Show.