Why not meditate?

“Music is the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.” - Ludwig van Beethoven“To think is easy. To act is hard. But the hardest thing in the world is to act in accordance with your thinking.”- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe“Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives. The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility—these three forces are the very nerve of education.”- Rudolf SteinerLouisa Barnum lived her early life as a professional classical musician. One day, however, a catastrophic injury abruptly ended her music career. Not knowing what else to do with her life, she was led to study Western esoteric teachings, philosophy, and consciousness, which completely altered the trajectory of her life thereon. For over the last 15 years, she has dedicated her life as a coach and a teacher, guiding leaders and high achievers through their journeys of personal transformation and self-healing. How to contact Louisa:Website: https://magenta.fm/Download a free 5 day challenge “How To Do Soul Work” hereSchedule a free coaching call hereResources discussed in this episode:Who is Johann Sebastian Bach?Who is Johann Wolfgang von Goethe?What is Goethean Science?Goethean Science as a Way of KnowingWhat is Phenomenology?Who is Dennis Klocek?Who is Rudolph Steiner?What is Waldorf School?Ways to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

*Announcement*For the time being, "why not meditate?" podcast will release a new episode every other week. Make sure to follow the show so that you will be notified when the next episode is released. Also Join "Why not meditate?" FB Group here to stay informed!By now, we know that everything is energy. You and I are made of energy, vibrating at certain frequencies. So is the Earth, and it is affecting all of us every single day. After having worked in the medical field for more than 25 years, Erin Brown went through a rather disruptive spiritual awakening experience. In this episode, she shares about her journey and how she has become an intuitive card reader and energetic channel. We dive into Schumann Resonance, what authenticity means, what the New Earth/5D Earth is all about, and how we can navigate our own spiritual awakening journey.How to contact Erin:Instagram @ConsciouslyErinYouTube @ConsciouslyErinClapper @ConsciouslyErinErin's store: The Conscious ChrysalisBook a private reading session with Erin hereShadows & Light groupResources discussed in this episode:Episode 28: The magic of breathwork - Brock CannonWhat is Schumann Resonance?Who is Ram Dass?Who is Doreen Virtue?Check today's Schumann Resonance here!Who is Bashar?What is the Law of Attraction?60 famous quotes by Ram DassWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

Well, it's time to meditate again!In this episode, I share a short guided meditation that was inspired by the recent Spring Equinox, when the old season ends and the new season begins. In this meditation, you will be guided to feel what you would like to experience as you embark on the new season of your life.Thank you, Jordan Jessep, for this beautiful music! Find more of Jordan's work at: https://jordanjessep.com/Download InsightTimer app and find me there!: https://insighttimer.com/Other guided meditation episodes:Episode 14: Guided meditation - Cultivating self-love Episode 64. Guided meditation - Remembering the true essence of who you areEpisode 79. Guided meditation - Falling in love with creating your lifeWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

For so many years, we have been outsourcing our health to "authorities" or "professionals," and as a result, we've lost touch with ourselves, our families, and nature. However, it is time for us to take it back. In this episode, a functional medicine nutritionist, fitness trainer, author, wife, and mother, Karin Reiter shares her journey of overcoming health challenges and regaining her wellness and how it became her passion. In 2011, Karin founded an educational platform, Nutritious N’ Delicious. She has been a leader in the nutrition and wellness industry for the last 15 years, offering online workshops, educational resources, and in-person retreats.How to contact Karin:Website: Nutritious N’ Delicious (sign up for monthly newsletters here)IG: https://www.instagram.com/karingojiberry/Resources discussed in this episode:What is functional medicine?What are autoimmune diseases?What is Naturopathy?What is functional dentistry?4 phases of menstrual cycleWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

How often do you rest when you are tired? How often do you push through despite of what your body is trying to tell you? Most of us tend to ignore our body's needs and sometimes end up with a severe situation that wakes us up. In this episode, a licensed trauma-focused psychotherapist, artist, speaker, and retreat host, KJ Nasral, shares what her recent medical events upon returning from hosting blissful retreats in the Islands of Bali and Hawaii and the profound reminders she received. Listen to the first episode with KJ here: Episode 57. How to follow your curiosity and uncover your soul purpose - KJ NasrulHow to contact KJ and find more about the Bali & Hawaii Retreats:Instagram: @BlissBeginsRetreatsWebsite: Bliss Begins Within Psychotherapy & Consulting  Podcast: Stories Of Astonishing Light**Mention ‘MASAKO’ and receive Friends and Family discount - $2000 OFF Tuition!!**Dates & Locations for 2024 RetreatsMay 30 - June 6 (TBD, confirming now) August 17 - 23 - Bali + Lombok September 5 - 12 - Bali + Lombok Mid October 10 - 14 - Hawaii (TBD, confirming now)December 5 - 12 - Bali + Lombok Bali Retreat Webpage: Join Us In Bali! Book a Hello Call to Talk Bali (and mention MASAKO for your Friends Special Pricing) here: HELLO, BALI!Resources discussed in this episode:Signs and Symptoms leading up to the discovery of the blood clot, seizures and Stroke: F - Face - Tingling, prickling, numbness on cheek and mouth.A - Arms - Tingling and numbness in arms, loss of grip strength in hands.S - Speech - Loss of ability to speak coherently, or at all. Confused speech.T - TIME - Respond quickly and timely.Ways to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

If the observer effect can impact the way electrons behave, how can it affect our body, mind, and spirit? In this solo episode, the host shares her insights into how we can become a better observer of our own life and create the life we desire.Journal promptsHow do you desire to be seen and treated by the people close to you? Is that how you see yourself currently? Is there a gap?If there is a gap, let’s shift how you see and treat yourself. What is one simple step you can take this week to better treat yourself?Resources discussed in this episode:Learn more about the observer effectDouble-Slit ExperimentWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

Having grown up in the Bahá’í community, Faith Holmes always believed in elevating unity in diversity. Ever since she was introduced to Dr. Joe Dispenza's work and became a certified Neuro Change Solutions Consultant, she has been transforming lives by facilitating "Change Your Mind... Create New Results" workshops for nonprofits, indigenous communities, and corporations. In this episode, Faith shares her journey of the dark night of the soul and how meditation ended up saving her life.How to contact Faith:Email: faithholmes@gmail.comResources discussed in this episode:Dr. Joe DispenzaWhat is Bahá’í faith?Brené BrownGuided meditations by Kathy GrammerAndy GrammerStories of Transformation - Intention + Elevated EmotionBook: Breaking the Habit of Being YourselfNeuroChangeSolutions (NCS)Find NCS consultants near youGive to Give FoundationPine Ridge Reservation, South DakotaChanging Boxes MeditationWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

It's a cliché, but the quality of life is not so much about what happens but how you respond to what happens. In this episode, we welcome Heather McMahon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Mindfully Informed Professional. We dive into the wisdom she gained through her 30+ year experience in the human services industry, how meditation has become her non-negotiable practice for herself, and why she recommends it to everybody.About Heather:WebsiteHeather's IGHeather's PodcastResources discussed in this episode:Dr. Joe DispenzaWhat is NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming)?Dr. Matt James Ways to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

***Wow, this is the 100th episode of Why Not Meditate? podcast!Thank you so much for your ongoing support!***Everything in life is relational. Everybody and everything in your life is merely responding according to who you are being and how you are showing up. Isn't that an amazing news? It means that you don't need to change anything or anybody to improve your life. You just need to change yourself, and everything and everyone will change accordingly. Journal prompts:How are you treating your life? (e.g., lovingly, haphazardly, grudgingly, etc.)What areas in your life do you want to see changes? If your life is merely responding to you, how do you want to change the way you are showing up in those areas?How can you become a better lover for your life?Ways to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

"... are you someone out there who's a little bit like me,who knows deep down I'm not where I'm meant to be?Every day's a little harder as I feel my power grow.Don't you know there's part of me that longs to go into the unknown? ..."- Extract from the song "Into the Unknown" from the 2019 Disney film "Frozen 2"**This is a 2-part-series. It is recommended to listen to part 1 first: Episode 98: Become fully alive, unstoppable, and free - Cassie Crow (Part 1 of 2)**In the second part of the conversation, Coach Cassie Crow and Host Masako dive further into:How we can embrace and embody the infinite nature of who we areWhat actually happens when we trust ourselves and step into the unknown versus when we don’tHow meditation plays a role in the process of connecting with your consciousnessAbout Cassie:Cassie Crow - Senior TrainerProductive LearningResources discussed in this episode:Dr. Joe DispenzaSong: "Into the Unknown"Song: "Show Yourself"Ways to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

"I believe that the 'unexamined life is not worth living,' so my life is my opportunity to know myself at deeper and deeper levels so that I feel fully alive, completely unstoppable and absolutely free." - Cassie Crow, Senior Trainer at Productive Learning, LLCIn this 2-part series, we welcome Cassie Crow, Senior Trainer at Productive Learning, for a conversation of forever changing and evolving so that we may live the most fulfilling life. We revisit our experiences at Dr. Joe Dispenza's Advanced Weeklong Retreat in Orlando in November 2023 and how that has impacted our lives.About Cassie:Cassie Crow - Senior TrainerProductive LearningResources discussed in this episode:Dr. Joe DispenzaBook: "Becoming Supernatural"The Work of Byron Katie45 Days to Awakening by Dr. Jeffrey MartinWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

Are you living a life of your conscious choice, or do you feel like you are living someone else’s life? Do you want to keep going in this direction, or do you want to pivot? What is your inner wisdom saying? In this episode, we welcome Sami Hobbs, a holistic business coach, brand photographer,  and brand designer based in Sarasota, Florida. After leaving the corporate world in early 2019, she founded her business “Your Inner Wisdom” to help heart-centered healers from all over the world lead an unstoppable business rooted in their own intuitive wisdom. A year ago, she started a networking and education group called Movers & Shakers in Sarasota, and today it is one of the fastest growing groups with more than 800 members. In this episode, we dive into Sami's journey of hearing her inner wisdom and becoming an entrepreneur and the ever evolving process of it. We also talk about what actually happens during the brand photoshoot and her ethos behind everything she does.About Sami:Website: https://yourinnerwisdom.co/Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourinnerwisdom.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-hobbs/Networking & Education Group: MOVERS & SHAKERS | Sarasota Networking for Purpose-Driven Business OwnersAre you ready to step into your soul purpose but need some clarity in your brand or need to build more confidence? Sami's signature program “Seamless Startup” addresses your biggest questions such as: What is my next step? How do I create an aligned brand? How do I market my offerings? Sami will guide you through all aspects of your entrepreneurship journey from the mindset to concrete action steps. Learn more here: https://yourinnerwisdom.co/seamless-startup/**Masako is now offering one-on-one coaching!**Submit your application for a 30 min complimentary discovery call here: https://masakozawa.com/coachingWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

To my surprise, I started my January 2024 by attending another Dr. Joe Dispenza retreat! I just came back from the Advanced Follow Up Retreat in Marco Island, FL, and in this episode, I am going to share my experience.If you haven't listened to Episode 90: Takeaway from Dr. Joe Dispenza Week Long Advanced Retreat, listen to it before this episode!Resources discussed in this episode:Dr. Joe DispenzaBook: "Becoming Supernatural"Ways to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsite**Masako is now offering one-on-one coaching!**Submit your application for a 30 min complimentary discovery call here: https://masakozawa.com/coachingSupport the show

Happy New Year!Well, the new year is off to an eventful start. The apocalypse (uncovering, disclosure, revelation) will continue in 2024. That means your external world will be chaotic and unstable. And if you focus on it, your internal world also becomes chaotic and unstable.The most important thing for us to remember as we go through this year is to bring our energy back from the external world into our internal world and raise its frequency. Now, this takes work. It is a moment by moment practice. And one of the most powerful and potent ways to raise your own frequency that I know is through meditation!Ways to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsite**Masako is now offering one-on-one coaching!**Submit your application for a 30 min complimentary discovery call here: https://masakozawa.com/coachingSupport the show

In Season 2, we welcomed and collaborated with 27 amazing souls! In this 3-part-series, we are going to revisit the brilliance of each guest.Episode time stamps & links:3:41: Episode 85: Toby Pasman6:36: Episode 83: Monica de Vitry9:31: Episode 80: Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey11:28: Episode 78: Saritah14:54: Episode 88: Shelley Doyle18:18: Episode 87: Lindsay de Swart21:20: Episode 84: Tanya Allaire24:20: Episode 81: Irene Pimentel27:08: Episode 91: Jeannette CieszykowskiCheck out the bonus episode: New Year's Resolution?Ways to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsite**Masako is now offering one-on-one coaching!**Submit your application for a 30 min complimentary discovery call here: https://masakozawa.com/coachingSupport the show

In Season 2, we welcomed and collaborated with 27 amazing souls! In this 3-part-series, we are going to revisit the brilliance of each guest.Episode time stamps & links:3:17: Episode 77: Lynn Ringhaver5:29: Episode 70: Joann Reinhardt7:31: Episode 67: Tara Smith10:31: Episode 74: Tammy Marshall14:14: Episode 76: Brian Martinson17:23: Episode 71: Alana Gentry19:51: Episode 65: Maya Rogers (Support Maya's children's book project here!)24:05: Episode 73: Dr. Kristian Strang26:57: Episode 62: Jeanne StreetWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsite**Masako is now offering one-on-one coaching!**Submit your application for a 30 min complimentary discovery call here: https://masakozawa.com/coachingSupport the show

Ahhh it's almost the end of another year! That means Season 2 of "Why not meditate?" podcast is also approaching its end. In Season 2, we welcomed and collaborated with 27 amazing souls! In this 3-part-series, we are going to revisit the brilliance of each guest.Episode time stamps & links:2:37: Episode 53: John Chao5:43: Episode 54: Melissa Moore8:36: Episode 60: Troy Hadeed11:07: Episode 55: Sanjib Nandi12:58: Episode 59: Maria McKeon14:47: Episode 61: Amy Anthony17:03: Episode 56: Alicia Peterson Baskel20:45: Episode 58: Neil Cannon22:36: Episode 57: KJ NasrulWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsite**Masako is now offering one-on-one coaching!**Submit your application for a 30 min complimentary discovery call here: https://masakozawa.com/coachingSupport the show

We've all heard about Feng Shui, an ancient Chinese practice of arranging pieces in living spaces to create balance with the natural world. We've also heard about Marie Kondo, who has introduced us to the concept of only having things that spark joy around us. And then, there is Jeannette Cieszykowski, who is marrying the two and adding "intention" to the practice.By now, we all know that everything is energy. Then, wouldn't it make sense for us to understand how the energy of our environment influences us and learn to work with it?About Jeannette:IG: https://www.instagram.com/elementalclarityYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ElementalClarityWebsite: https://elementalclarity.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elementalclarityResources discussed in this episode:What is Feng Shui?What is BTB Feng Shui?"I am enough" meditation by Marisa Peer"Rewired" by Dr. Joe DispenzaWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsite**Masako is now offering one-on-one coaching!**Submit your application for a 30 min complimentary discovery call here: https://masakozawa.com/coachingSupport the show

I had an honor and a privilege to attend one of Dr. Joe Dispenza's weeklong retreats in Orlando FL, and I am sharing my experience in this solo episode.Enjoy!Resources discussed in this episode:Dr. Joe DispenzaBook: "Becoming Supernatural"**Masako is now offering one-on-one coaching!**Submit your application for a 30 min complimentary discovery call here: https://masakozawa.com/coachingWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show

**Announcement**"Why not meditate?" podcast will take a break until December 2023, as the host, Masako prepares for the upcoming Dr. Joe Dispenza's weeklong retreat. A lot has been happening in the matrix, hasn't it...? We are witnessing the end of the world/life as we know it in real time. It is inarguably the beginning of the brand new world/life, at the same time. And you and I are here to create the new timeline we would rather live in. How? Through meditation, of course!!Resources discussed in this episode:Dr. Joe DispenzaBook: "Becoming Supernatural"**Masako is now offering one-on-one coaching!**Submit your application for a 30 min complimentary discovery call here: https://masakozawa.com/coachingWays to connect with Masako:Let's meditate together on InsightTimer!Why not meditate? FB Groupwhynotmeditate.podcast IGmasakozawa_coaching IGWebsiteSupport the show