Self-Care For The Soul

<p>If you’re looking for practices that honor your body, heart, soul, and spirit, this is the podcast for you. Join Debra Graugnard, M.Div, Spiritual and Energy Healing Practitioner and 25-year student of Sufism, as she shares teachings and tools to help you deeply and intimately know yourself and honor what you truly need to live a life of vibrant health, joy and fulfillment. Awaken the truth that you are never separate from your essence. Experience total self-acceptance and self-love. Live consciously in harmony with the planet, the air you breathe, the food you eat, and all that drives your quest for honoring a more meaningful, fulfilling, and sustainable life. </p><p><br /></p><p>Every Sunday we meet live for a healing meditation on our Community for Conscious Living Meditation & Healing Circle. All replays are posted on this Self-Care for the Soul podcast. When you listen to these replays, you receive an experiential energy healing session. Expand your consciousness. Deepen your spiritual growth. Develop a healthy relationship with your emotions. Understand the roles of the mind, emotions, and spirit in the integration of your spirit-body human being. </p><p><br /></p><p>Heal and evolve your relationship with your body. Heal your relationship with food. Learn tips for healthy eating and healthy digestion. Strengthen your connection with earth. Live more grounded and centered and aligned with your highest self. Practice self-care to honor your body as a sacred temple. As Gandhi said, "Be the change you wish to see in the world." </p><p><br /></p><p>You will also find episodes about Sacred Sound and its role in the Emanation of Creation, the Mysteries of the Universe, the Evolution of Consciousness, Divine Manifestation, Healing, and more. You will find references to the Great Sufi Shaykh Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi's Cosmology of Sound and the Step-Levels of Creation. You will find episodes and interviews co-hosted with Amany Shalaby about the Science of the Letters - where letters and their sounds evolved from and their <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">cosmological and transcendental dimensions. We explore how sounds affect our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual bodies, and how they manifest in nature, our bodies, and the cosmos. </span></p><p><br /></p><p>If you would like more information, visit https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com </p><p>If you would like to see if we're a fit to work together, contact me through my website. You can also schedule a complementary 30-minute Discovery Session through my website. </p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for listening to the Self-Care for the Soul podcast. Please subscribe and share our episodes. Happy Healing and Wholeness. </p>

Emotional Readiness for the Holidays

Holidays are upon us. Are you emotionally prepared?According to the results of a [2023] poll by the American Psychological Association:Nearly nine in 10 (89%) [US adults] say that concerns such as not having enough money, missing loved ones and anticipating family conflict cause them stress at this time of year.While stress appears to be common at this time of year, 43% said that the stress of the holidays interferes with their ability to enjoy them and 36% said the holidays feel like a competition. Even if you are the one in 10 who does not stress during the holidays, chances are you will spend time with others who do. Either way, there are tools to help you navigate whatever may come up at this time of year. Listen to this meditation to practice emotional readiness for the holidays now. To join us for the upcoming Healing Program, visit https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/programTo join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT - visit https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion.

12-21
47:18

Exploring the Sacred Masculine

Last week’s meditation guided us to lean into the inner feminine, which is the receptor of light and connector with the subtle realms. Living from the feminine is key to living in communion with Source.This week we explore the sacred nature of the inner masculine and how the inner feminine and masculine can synchronize to bring the light into the world through your actions. You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

11-18
53:21

Lean into Your Inner Feminine to Commune with Source

Last week’s meditation focused on ascension and recognizing ourselves as light beings in bodies being light in the physical realm, rather than physical beings in a dense world trying to find the light. One key to this is leaning into your inner feminine, which is the receptor of light and connector with the subtle realms. Living from the feminine is key to living in communion with Source – and then the inner feminine and masculine can synchronize to bring the light into the world through your actions. (We’ll focus on the masculine side next week.) Listen to this healing meditation to tap into the channel of your inner feminine to commune with source energy, receiving divine light and whatever is waiting to infuse into your conscious body. You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

11-10
39:00

We. Must. Ascend.

This earth plane is a place of great beauty and light, and it also contains immense darkness. The human body is also a vessel of great beauty and light, and it can be dense and contain shadows and blind spots.  As the consciousness of our world rapidly evolves, we are faced with an overwhelming number of choices to make on a daily basis - not just about day-to-day activities, but about where our values and loyalties truly lie.  What do you believe in? Who are you? How do you want to align your consciousness to ascend to a state of unity?  Living in a state of unity means you identify more as a soul/light being with a body than a body that might have a soul or spiritual connection somewhere. It means living with a deep inner knowing of your core light connection with Source above all else.  Listen to this Meditation & Healing Circle for a transformative experience.  We must ascend.You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

11-03
53:16

Accessing Stillness Beneath Turbulent Waters

These are turbulent times. You might feel helpless or have difficulty knowing what, if anything, you can do.To access guidance, we need space to connect with the still voice within. This is where the inner wisdom can come through and provide us with the best path forward for the moment.This is a recording from a webinar held earlier this year. We've removed participant comments to respect privacy. You can still benefit from the host side of the discussion. Join us for the book launch - Fear, Food, and Feminine Power - on Nov 4: https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com/Launch Join us for the deep dive healing program: https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/program See you there!Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

10-30
29:57

Activate Your Inner Radiance

At the core of your body is your divine light. Deep within the heart lives a spark — the divine flame that is uniquely yours. Your inner radiance is a reflection of your core light and inner spark. This meditation is a sacred journey inward, to awaken that flame and allow its radiance to fill you and expand beyond the boundaries of the body. As you connect with this light, you’ll feel the gentle warmth of love as the divine remembrance fills your being. Through the eye of your heart, you see the divine purpose of your life path with more clarity. Listen to this healing meditation to activate your inner radiance and allow your core light to shine. You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

10-28
50:24

Accessing Self-Care - No Matter What!

I’m not an advocate for disengaging completely or denying the struggles that are in front of you, but I am an advocate for maintaining self-care as you move through even the most stressful times. There are signs of stress that often go unnoticed and simple techniques to manage the body’s tension and nervous system responses before they take a toll on your health. Listen to this Meditation & Healing Circle to bring awareness to the body’s subtle cues and practice simple tools to settle into your peace.You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

10-20
54:53

Women's Rights: The Power They Can't Take Away

This is a replay of a webinar that was held live earlier this year. The interactive parts that include participant voices have been deleted, so some transitions may sound a little choppy. However, I believe you will still appreciate what is shared. This webinar series was held to support the release of my new book - Fear, Food, and Feminine Power: A Sacred Pathway of Transformational Healing. The book is scheduled to be released on November 4th, 2025. If you are seeing this before that date, join us to celebrate the launch on November 4th - live via Zoom. We'll have a few readings, guest speakers, interactive discussions, and special giveaways! https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com/Launch If you want to get started now, we have a free gift for you: 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back - and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs In this webinar, I held the pole of the angry person who does not want to see our country repeating mistakes of the past, and does not want to see women taken back to the times when struggles were harder than they are now. The overall exploration is around the role of the feminine and masculine to create harmony and peace as we move through these times of transition. Enjoy the discussion, and be sure to subscribe to hear more from this series. Learn more about the book and associated live events at https://FearFoodFemininePower.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

10-16
46:18

Releasing Fear of Judgment When It Feels Like Everyone Is Watching

These days, it seems as if every move you make could be watched, weighed, and silently judged. It can feel like life is one long performance, whether for the benefit of others or for your own protection. It creates a subtle tension in your body, a hesitation before taking action or speaking your truth — it’s the residue of a media-driven world that taught you to earn belonging by being pleasing, careful, or perfect. This healing meditation invites you to let go of the armor, to breathe into the places that tighten when you feel seen, to release the old, protective patterns that keep you performing instead of simply *being.* Listen to this episode to dissolve the fear of judgment and return to the quiet safety of your own presence — where authenticity feels natural and self-acceptance becomes effortless. Here, you are not performing. You are home in yourself.Mark your calendar to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

10-13
50:30

Embodying A Higher Frequency

You cannot steer the vehicle if you are not in the driver's seat. And you cannot make the wisest decisions if you are not connected to your higher self.  This Meditation & Healing Circle focuses on a sound healing practice to connect with your highest self, elevate your energy, and embody your higher frequency. NOTE: I'm changing the post schedule for these episodes. I'll be posting the recordings of the weekly Sunday Meditation & Healing Circle on Tuesdays - a full week later than the live call. (I have been posting on Sundays right after the call. I'm choosing to give more time for processing and posting the calls.)You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

10-07
54:30

Receiving Divine Forgiveness: Key to Restoring a Devastated Heart

Do you ever find yourself caught in the trap of trying to get things right, asking, “Why aren’t things working out for me? I’ve tried and prayed and even begged. What am I doing wrong?” I believe we all have at some point. It’s devasting! But what we often find is that we get so caught up in believing we need to do something to earn the outcome or reward or grace that we seek. And then when we look deeper, we find the voice inside that says, “You could never do enough to earn it, because you are not worthy of it. You are not enough.” But the heart still yearns, so we send out stronger pleas!  We work harder to prove that we are not that defective, broken persona we are trying to overcome. We are more than that! We’ve put in the personal work to improve ourselves. Shouldn’t we be seeing better results by now? But what about that defective persona? Has she truly healed? Have you forgiven her, and has she received forgiveness? I mean the ultimate healing of divine forgiveness? Divine forgiveness is always present, waiting for us to receive it and ultimately forgive ourselves. This is a key to true healing – a healing which restores a devastated heart and lifts us to higher vibrations. This is the topic of this Meditation & Healing Circle. Listen for a restorative healing at the cellular level. You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

09-21
50:34

Finding Reasons to Hold onto Hope

In today’s divided world, it seems unlikely that we can work out our differences. We’re up against an extensive, sophisticated machine that seeks to separate people into opposing factions, while sparking hatred, anger, and blame.  When violence escalates and fires rage, it can be hard to hold onto hope. But we must. Each of us has some reason to believe in a brighter future – a world of love, compassion, and mutual respect. I used to work with a woman who said she had made a list of all the things she loved about her husband, and when things got tough, she would pull out that list.  She would recite these things in her mind until she reconnected with her heart’s desire to keep going. These were her reasons to hold onto hope until they could work out their differences. The first reasons on my list are my great-nieces and great-nephews. I want nothing more than to see them live healthy and fulfilling lives, to develop their gifts, to find love, and to explore the beauty of this planet.  When I feel myself losing hope, I start listing their names, the hopes I have for them, and specific ways I wish to be a guiding force in their lives.  This is the beginning, and I know there are even more reasons I can discover when I look within.  What are your reasons? Have you made a list? It's a valuable tool, becoming ever more necessary to have at the ready.  Listen to this Meditation & Healing Circle for a guided introspection into the depths of your heart to discover your reasons to hold onto hope.      Get a pen and paper so you can make a list. You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

09-16
35:24

Calling on Angels for Healing Your Heart: A Guided Meditation

Humans have free will, so when we need help, we must ask. There is power in calling on angels for healing your heart, asking for support, and seeking guidance. In this guided healing meditation, we clear blocks to connect with the sincere yearning in our hearts and call on our unseen support team for help. Listen for a powerful guided healing to receive and transform on the cellular level. You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

09-07
47:00

Finding Secure Footing amidst Shifting Sands

When your world is profoundly shifting, it can be difficult to trust that a supportive and stable foundation will emerge. On one hand, spiritually, a seeker aspires to surrender to the impermanence of life and trust in divine flow. On the other, she strives to hold strong to values and convictions and to stand for what is in the highest and for the greater good of all. What is moving around you and within you? Are you faced with choices, feeling called to make a splash or guided to surrender to the flow? The journey of life is a dance that we are dancing together. We are here to support each other through the full range of experiences.Listen to this healing meditation to explore the effects of the shifting sands beneath your feet, to find your inner guidance, your balance of conviction and surrender, new rhythms, new foundations, or whatever you are guided to in these changing times. You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

08-31
50:15

Accessing Inner Stability: Be the Mountain

There is a saying in the Qur’an that says that when God created the Earth, she was shaking, so He set down the mountains to make her stable. Geologically speaking, when the tectonic plates of the Earth were moving, they crashed against each other, edges crumbling and lifting each other up until the movement stopped, forming the marvelous, majestic mountains. Our hearts are wired to sense the awe and majesty of the mountain ranges, to be swept away and inspired by their beauty. We feel the calming nature of stability when we sit at their base. It begs the question, when the foundations of your world are shaking, and instability appears to set the pieces on a collision course, do you too have the power to become the mountain? Can you sense the qualities of the mountains inside yourself and stabilize the forces that move through you as you witness instability around you? Can you be like the mountains to the Earth, firm and stable squelching her fears? Listen for a guided meditation to access your inner stability and be the mountain for the earth of your own existence. You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

08-24
49:30

Permission to be Awesome - Especially Now!

Are you wrestling with the paralysis of fear? Almost everyone I talk to lately seems to be stifled by the uncertainty of the current situation and what the future holds. We’re in challenging times. This is all the more reason to bring forth your brilliance, vibrance, and your best self. You need the presence of your inner light, and so does the world. Even when the fears are justified, you can still rise above. It doesn’t mean denying what is happening or abandoning those who are suffering. It means being in the highest vibration of your authenticity and sincerity. This is the spiritual weapon to counter the forces that seek to weaken, divide, and conquer.As Maya Angelou said, “You may not control all the events that happens to you, but you can refuse to be reduced by them.” Listen to this Meditation & Healing Circle for a guided process to access and embody your brilliant light. Let your inner awesome shine and lift the vibration of your world. You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

08-17
51:05

Setting Boundaries to Protect Your Heart, Not Suppress Your Voice

Sometimes we need to set boundaries to protect our hearts. Many of my friends are needing to turn off the news and disconnect from what is happening in our country. It’s a lot to process. It hurts the tender places inside. And if we are losing friends and disagreeing with family members in the process, it hurts even more. So many of us are retreating and shutting down so we don’t have to feel.The purpose of setting boundaries is to create a safe space where we can be true to ourselves and flourish. How can we protect ourselves without suppressing ourselves? Without closing our hearts, suppressing our voices, and stifling our self-expression. Today we are going to begin with giving some love and compassion to the place inside that hurts. Listen to this episode to tap into the inner wisdom and guidance, and allow stability to grow from within, forming a pillar of strength and trust. You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

08-11
47:13

Intention Setting for the Lion's Gate Opening

We're coming up on Lion's Gate - August 8th is this coming Friday. Now is a good time for tapping into guidance and getting clear on intentions.In this Meditation & Healing Circle, we bring some deep introspection and tap into the vibrations of the 6th and 7th heavens.This is where we can assess between many possibilities and get clarity on what aligns with the inspiration of the deep heart. Then you can spend the week refining your goals and intentions as we approach the powerful gateway of the Lion's Gate.Note that this process is good to use any time, not just for Lion's Gate. You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com Go from Self-Soothing to Self-Love: Uncover 5 Subconscious Beliefs that Hold You Back and keep you looping in patterns of discontent. https://FearFoodFemininePower.com/5Beliefs

08-03
01:00:01

Finding Your Heartsong

Every heart has a song. The heartsong is a deeply intimate, heartfelt expression that speaks from your inner essence. It calls you to discover your unique purpose, to live into your authentic being, to reach the fulfillment you are here to realize.What is the song of your heart?My friend Camela Widad leads this Meditation & Healing Circle, guiding you on an exploration of your heartsong.Join us for a moment of sound and other healing exercises to help you find the song inside your heart.You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com

07-27
52:45

The Courage to Evolve

What does it mean to evolve? Our modern-day meaning is "to develop gradually from a simple to a more complex form." But we are complex creatures living totally convoluted lives! Perhaps we need to take this term back to it's Latin origin: "volvere" which means "to roll" with the "e" meaning "out of" -- to roll out of the complex chaotic states that make our bodies and our planet sick and return to a more simplistic life-generating existence.But that would mean letting go of many of the constructs we've created that give us a sense of safety - and some fulfillment - and returning to the earth for sustenance and nurturance.It would mean letting go of grudges and resentments we hold and embracing love and compassion.It would mean that we stop morphing ourselves to meet the expectations of the world and live and BE true to our nature. We are nature - not separate. It takes a lot of courage to let go into true evolution. This is what explore in this Meditation & Healing Circle. Listen to connect with your inner wisdom to align with your steps toward harmony and unity. You're invited to join us LIVE for The Meditation & Healing Circle - every Sunday at 10am US ET / 7am US PT. When you join live, you can stay on after the recorded meditation for Q&A, support and discussion. https://CommunityforConsciousLiving.com

07-20
50:24

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