Turning Inward With Dr. Vivian Carrasco

Teresa Ott isn’t afraid of the unconventional. When you find yourself questioning “why are we doing what we are doing”? - just because it’s what's expected - it’s time re-evaluate your answers. When she and her husband started questioning why they needed to have a house at all - they began looking for some out of the box ideas. Living in an RV was supposed to be a temporary transition - but after each started second guessing whether the other would “go for it”, they finally reached the point that they were done! Turning Inward is all about the questioning process and figuring out why you are doing what you are doing and setting your life up to reflect that answers that you want to have to those questions. Show Highlights: The transition out of the traditional life isn’t easy or quick You can’t put your transition on a calendar and make it happen on schedule. When you do what you are “supposed” to do, it puts you in a perpetual cycle of assimilation. Tribalism wants you to fit in and wants you to be like ever

Steph Lagana - business coach and a spiritual healer. Made a significant move when she decided to leave her career and pursue spiritual healing. There was a time in Steph’s life when her health was failing and she was in a place where she wasn’t in alignment with her spirit. She knew some changes had to take place and she had a support system of people who believed in her and came to a different conclusion about Steph than she did. They held the vision for what Steph’s life could really be - a life of service that didn’t completely suck every bit of life out of her. Learn how Steph found the courage to transform her life, and how you can do the same. Show Highlights: Your friends and your inner circle are so important in your life, so choose them wisely. You can learn new things about yourself by going through difficult times. Work can take so much of our lives, that we don’t have anything left over for us. We don’t really wake up, many times we wake down. Always serve from your overflow. Otherwise, you beco

The foundational principle of almost all religions is love. To love ourselves and love each other seems to be at the core of what connects us to the Divine. Organized religion has historically not been tolerant of a person attempting to find their own path to Source. Today’s show is a conversation with Nancy Guerrera about the walk through the journey of determining the distinction between religion, spirituality and what’s right for each person.  Vivian has come to appreciate mysticism for many reasons. Although Vivian doesn’t use her Catholic religion as a talking point in the show, she’s been able to find a way to allow both religion and spirituality to co-exist in a symbiotic way in her head and heart. It’s rare to have a discussion on spirituality that isn’t filled with dogma and demands, and this discussion is about giving each of us the freedom to find our own spiritual path - because we know that spirituality is a personal journey whose destination is love, but the path to love will vary from person to

Today on the podcast, Dr. Vivian Carrasco will tell a story called “The Parable Nietzsche”. Vivian will help you understand the transition you go through in life, by explaining the three transformations of the spirit. She will give you tips that can help you let go of what you were raised to do and allow you to do what you want to do.  Show Highlights: The Parable Nietzsche – The three transformations of the spirit   The Camel – The season of obedience and following the rules. The Lion- Knocking down those should. The Child- Use the rules not being used by the rules The overlapping of “The Three Transformations of the Spirit” with her teaching of “Love, Being Human” Her experience with the art of Tokashi Murakami. She saw in physical form all three conformations in his artwork. The way she coped by learning about different traditions, religions, and cultures in order to help serve people. Vivian will discuss the three levels of awakening. She discusses the conformation that you are currently on and gives ins

If you are, looking to change your mindset and tuning into what you want instead of what you do not want then you must tune into this podcast. You will experience a journey called “Moving from what I should do to what I want now” Vivian will help you transition and give you tips that can help you let go of your fears and focus on your desires. Vivian is a mentor and teacher that helps people live their lives to the fullest. She has the gift of seeing into the heart of things in order to help clear away the things that keep you from moving forward. She consults for Fortune 50 corporations, nonprofits and other organizations such as the Army. She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership, Masters in Human Relations and Bachelors in Psychology. Show Highlights:   An invitation to Experience and exercise with her to help you reconnect. The teaching that goes on in the University in the first class of summer school . What do you really want? Taking tiny steps to find out what  you really want. A Significant Shi

It has been almost a year since the last podcast, and Vivian is really happy to be back, sharing this journey with you! Today she shares her review and some of what she's documented of the highlights and everyday moments in her life for the past year. She recalls the simple, joyful moments that have brought her meaning and fulfillment because it's really good to remember. And it's important to train your mind to remember things too. Join us on the show today to hear Vivian's review of the last year and find out about her insights and the shift she feels she's starting to step into. A few shows back, Vivian had her birthday episode. So, on the show today, we're going to be reviewing her 44th year. And Vivian will be sharing the two biggest insights that this year has given her, and the shift that she feels she's moving towards right now. Listen in to find out more.   Show Highlights: A poem called Praying, by Mary Oliver, which really captures the intention of how Vivian would like to show up for you.  Vivian

Your journey to becoming is your bringing all of yourself to life. Vivian is very happy to have you join her in her workshop today. She's also really excited to be supporting you in your commitment towards transformation and moving in the direction of the becoming and beckoning that is happening in your heart. It is her honor and her joy that you have made the decision to allow her time and space in your journey. In today's workshop, Vivian offers you a 'map' for your journey of becoming. And she will show you how to stay with your gut feeling as you make the journey on the long, slow, and arduous path towards becoming. If you are feeling any doubt about yourself, don't worry. It's actually a good thing because it's natural and it shows that you're on the right track. Vivian urges you to set your intention, stay with it, and let it carry you forward, as this will help you to remain open-hearted in your endeavors. Listen in to find out more. Show Highlights: Moving slowly along this journey is going to requir

Did you know that when you turn inward, tune in and really listen to yourself you actually help save the world? Because saving the world comes from a grounded and integrated presence. As well as increasing your understanding- listening, watching, and being curious, all involve taking personal responsibility. And this is where you start. Vivi is here to help you move from your head to your heart and she doesn't just share information, she actually guides you. So join today's workshop to learn more. Joining this live training session today will mean that you have taken some time for yourself. And doing that could even mean that you're facing your fear, so thank and congratulate yourself! So, if taking some time for yourself, and feeling good about it, really resonates with you, listen in and allow Vivian to guide you.   Show Highlights: The way that your words frame your life. Developing a new language around your intention. Getting to know that everything begins with your language. Upping your game to the thi

Four years ago, after a pretty dark period in her life, Vivian created a pause for herself which allowed her to shift direction. Since then she has been working with groups of individuals to give meaning to the revelation that she was given at the time, through Love Being Human. As a result, she has experienced a significant difference in the quality of her life. So today's workshop is a celebration of the last four years of work for Vivian. Listen in to find out more. No matter how good your life is, or what you've managed to achieve, you will keep creating your own troubles. So, to avoid becoming frustrated or embittered, you really need to understand how you're wired. In this live training session, Vivian will teach you how to get off the mental treadmill that has a negative impact on your health and happiness. You will learn that without effort, you will not experience what is possible for you. And you will discover the steps that you need to take, in order to feel fully alive. Listen in today to find out

How do you dance the dance of your life? Are you living with hope and courage and is this leading you to the right action? If you're looking for some inspiration,  join Vivian today, as she talks to Paula Sprunger, someone who literally wears her heart on her sleeve! Paula is the founder and she's also the heart and soul of the HumaniTee Brand,  which really is her passion, for bringing more love and light into the world. Recently, Vivian had the wonderful opportunity to spend some delightful time with her.  So, listen in, as Vivian introduces Paula and they have a really heartfelt chat about freedom and friendship and some of the other, truly real and relevant things that contribute to how they dance the dance of their lives. Show highlights: The story of how humanity came to be. How freedom has become so relevant to Paula, since meeting Vivian about a year ago. Vivian's Magnify Program and how that has really brought everything into focus for Paula over the past year and helped her to see her purpose. What

Welcome to another chance to be inspired and Turn Inward. In this special Birthday Episode, Vivian shares the nuggets of wisdom she has gained over the past 43 years of her life. Making this episode extra special, Vivian has a chat with her bestie Sarah Dietman. Using the ebb and flow of excellent conversation, this week we dig into the experiences and choices that make us human. How can we set boundaries, let go of limitations, and express ourselves in a way that is authentic and encouraging? The 3 Things that make Vivian feel like a grown up. The power of intimacy and vulnerability. Stages of life, growing and unfolding in new insights. Boundaries are important! We share our understanding and insight. Strategies for decision-making. Discovering the difference between Belonging and Fitting In. A shift towards authenticity makes all the difference. What does it mean to “allow” yourself to do something? Grow your awareness in your feelings to better serve yourself. Links Learn more about Sarah http://www.sar

Welcome to another opportunity to pause and look inward. Examine your thoughts for a moment. What are they saying? What places feel chaotic? For so many of us, everything feels like a mess. Today is an opportunity to see the truth in things. All is well. This is a chance to welcome the light into your world.             Humans are also spiritual beings, and if there is a war going on outside of you, look and see how you can solve the war within you. What holds you within the reach of the chaos today? Is it fear? Is it hurt? This week, Vivian wants to encourage you to be happy and free! Chaos exists in the world, but we have an inner power that allows us to change things. We can’t stop suffering, but we can point to the places that are growing in disguise. Your inner spirit and your outer life of action are connected. Heal your pain first. Vivian’s Action Steps to marching through suffering from intention and fearlessness. Take action from love and not fear. Links Vivian’s Online Community: https://www.vivi

Attention all book addicts! Vivian, like so many of us, waits for her box from Amazon with baited breath. Reading opens up all kinds of doors for us, and our personal growth and fulfillment is no exception. This week, Vivian shares a book that has impacted a book from her “virtual bestie” Kyle Cease, who gets what it means to give birth to a new version of himself. The book is I Hope I Screw This Up, and this week Vivian shares her nuggets of wisdom and insight to inspire you to take the next step towards happiness. Kyle Cease understands that finding happiness is a process: it can be painful, it can be uncomfortable, but it is worth it. Does this sound like you? Are you ready to let go and jump into a fully realized life? Join Vivian this week with the “Turning Inward” Podcast. Learning to let go means getting bigger. What is trying to express itself through me? Vivian shares excerpts from the book. Discover Kyle Cease’s Two Steps towards getting excited about You. How Vivian used the book to learn how to b

Did you know life can be both your playground and your school? It’s no surprise that life can get hectic. We float from thing to thing without focus and without intention. For many of us, we drift along without any true sense of happiness. Where are the places where you feel out of focus? Often, those are the places we are also unhappy. “Turning Inward” is a place where Mindset Mentor and Creative Midwife Vivian Carrasco shares her insights on how to live a happier life. This week, Vivian shares how you can train your brain to build focus, resilience, and an overall happier lifestyle. Are you ready to strengthen your attention and intention? Vivian will show you how. Also in this episode: The problem of our brains being build to hijack our attentions. Feel better, be less stressed out, be happier through training. Learn the steps that you will need to take to find happiness. Bringing back the wandering mind through meditation and awareness. Discover the bilateral highway between the body and the mind. Unpack

Have you ever asked yourself if there's a better way to live? Have you ever wondered if you could be better? Do better? If you have, then Vivian has a hunch that you're ready to wake up and change. Listen in to find out why she thinks so and what you can do to assist the process. This episode is a conversation with you, to give you a nudge and find out if you're ready to wake up and begin the process of transforming yourself. Vivian explains that the reason for wondering about a better way to live is because the act of bringing something into your awareness, allows for a choice, or a change. It's a way for you to become aware and design a different way for yourself and you already have everything you need, in order to do that. She points out that you can't avoid pain in your life, however, it is within your control to lessen your suffering. Listen in as Vivian explains how you can use your attention to change your brain so that you can begin to wake up and see things more clearly. Today, Vivian discusses: Th

Today's show is inspired by one of Vivian's favorite mystics, Anthony de Mello. His last book, The Last Meditations of Anthony de Mello, The Way To Love, is a book that she keeps very close at hand and refers to often, as she resonates so closely with his writings. Listen to today's show and learn how to really love and accept yourself and develop your awareness, through the teachings of Anthony de Mello.   Vivian explains that the premise of his writing is that love springs from awareness- and awareness is really her thing! She points out that in order for us to truly begin to love, we have to awaken that awareness and it's really not that easy. In fact, it's painful - as de Mello says, “The most painful act is the act of seeing, but in that act of seeing, love is born.” Vivian explains that most of us are really not content to be ourselves because we are programmed from birth to be dissatisfied- or to be anything other than what we really are! She points out that any change that you make is always accompani

Vivian is back on the show, after several months sabbatical. She naturally follows the Texas Two Step process, in that she tends to withdraw at times because she's leveling up.  Join Vivian today, as she starts out with a little freestyle, for you to get to know her again.   Today, Vivian explains what caused her to withdraw this time and she talks about the different formats that she's gone through with this show, since starting out, years ago. She says that although she finds that the deepest fulfillment and meaning for her, come from working with people one on one, she's still committed to her promise to continue to show up on the podcast. She feels good about the transformation that's gone on over the last number of years, since she was downloaded with the set of instructions to love being human and she used this podcast as a way to turn around and offer these instructions to you, as well. Listen in today, as Vivian shares what she knows in her knowing and returns to the show, to hand the tools over.   To

Do you find yourself looking for ways to avoid the pain and discomfort that change inevitably brings? Would you like to find out how to best deal with this unavoidable aspect of your growth? Then join Vivian today, as she offers her gentle guidance to nudge you away from logic and into your heart.   On today's show, Vivian talks about change in identity. She talks about her own transformation and how she knew that she had to deepen her practice and commit full force to calming her mind and all its noise. She explains that she has learned to observe her reactions, rather than being subject to them and how this shift has brought so much joy into the process.  Listen in today, as Vivian shares her insights and encourages you to enjoy creating your world and discover how you can transform your anxieties, worries, and stress into something that you can deal with.   Today, Vivian discusses:   That the essence of you comes from your heart, not your head. How she would keep searching for the reason that she was afra

Do you realize that you're actually much smarter than you think you are? Would you like to find out why, or how you can come to see that for yourself? Then join Vivian today and learn about how you can go about raising your awareness and developing your insight.     Today, Vivian talks about the Five Day Experience that she hosted in January and has now made available for you on her website. She describes it as a slow drip of daily insight to bring awareness to the fact that you're smarter than you think you are. She discusses what she leads you through in it and that the core intention is not one of self-help because you're not broken. She also discusses how, after a transformational process, people have a tendency to go back to logic and looking for facts, like trying to figure out a maths problem- and that's just not the way that it works. So, slow down, listen in and learn about how you can tap into your own inner wisdom, by becoming aware of what's going on in and around you. You're going to love this sh

If you're looking for the right kind of inspiration to become all that you can be, without holding back, join Vivian today, as she encourages you to lean into the best within you and let all your actions come from a place of love and peace.   Today, Vivian ponders something that came up twice in her recent dreams- twins. After the second dream, she understood that it was telling her that two things can both be true at the same time. Today she talks about how we often make a choice, choosing one thing and disregarding the other, without considering that both could be appropriate. She talks about how healthy it is to have love as the motivation for all your actions and reminds you that no matter how big you can dream, the potential for what you can actually do is even bigger than that... but you have to be open to it, to let it happen. She also points out that it's possible for you to do your very best, and yet accept that the outcome is outside of your control. Join Vivian today and discover so much more withi