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Awakening Process 101
by Pernilla Burke
In this podcast, we discuss spirituality, emotional health, healing, and the true meaning of awakening in the context of our modern lives. Our goal is to spark insight and plant seeds on your path by sharing our own experiences—what worked and what didn’t—and encourage you to think outside the box, shift your perspective, and view life and its lessons as moments of learning and awakening. Pernilla Burke | FounderAwakening-101.com [email protected]@_awakening_101_
Episodes
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Buddha Nature & Awakening
What does it really mean to practice Buddhism in everyday life? In this episode of Awakening Process 101, we talk about Louise’s more than 20-year practice of Nichiren Buddhismand how chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo became her form of active meditation. We talk about how Louise first found Buddhism,...
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Surrender to No
What if saying “no” is actually an act of surrender? In this episode, we explore the subtle but powerful difference between true surrender and quietly abandoning ourselves. We often think letting go means stepping back, staying silent, or avoiding conflict, but sometimes that’s not surrender at...
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Meditation Routines: Building a Strong Practice
Meditation doesn’t need to be complicated to be powerful. In this first episode of our meditation series, we talk about how a simple, consistent routine can change the way we relate to our minds and our days. We share how starting small even one minute at a time helps build a practice that…
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Resist Nothing
In this episode, we explore what it really means to resist nothing. Together we look at how easily we fight what’s here — trying to fix, change, or control life — and how real surrender begins when we allow things to unfold just as they are. We talk about the difference between giving up and...
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Meditation: Practise Forgiveness | 7 minute practice
This excerpt is a guided meditation from the podcast episode Radical Forgiveness from Awakening Process 101 with Pernilla Burke and Louise Juel.🎧 Full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MvVVM8couCHDdKzkEFWLV?si=4d2d1e6e3b164ffbIn this gentle practice, we’re invited to explore forgiveness...
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Radical Forgiveness (part 1)
In this episode of The Awakening Process 101 Podcast, Louise Juel and I open up the conversation around radical forgiveness—what it really means in our daily lives, why it matters, and how it can shift the way we relate to ourselves and others. Together we share stories from our own…
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Wise Parenting: Awareness, Boundaries, and Connection
In this episode of Awakening Process 101, Louise Juel and I , Pernilla Burke, explore the real-life practice of parenting teens with awareness, trust, and presence. We share our own experiences—navigating the pull to react from old patterns, pausing to reflect before responding, and finding the...
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Awakening Through the Present Moment
Awakening Through the Present Moment: Reflections on Eckhart Tolle, Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Sally Kempton In this episode we reflect on three foundational spiritual books—The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, Meditation for the Love of It by Sally Kempton, and Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn....
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Moving Beyond Ego
In this episode, Louise Juel and I reflect on the subtle yet powerful shift that happens when we begin to recognise the ego—not as something to get rid of, but as something we can see through. We talk about how triggers show up in everyday life, especially in relationships, and what it takes to...
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Posture #3: Awareness in the Body - Awareness in Life
"Awareness in the Body - Awareness in Life" is the third episode in the Posture series of Tools of Awakening, Abdi Assadi and I, Pernilla Burke, explore the simple yet powerful practice of body awareness and posture as a way to cultivate presence. We look at what happens when we shift our…
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The Mind Beyond Thoughts – Exploring Yoga Sutra 1.2
In this episode, we explore Chitta Vritti Nirodhaha, the second sutra of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and what it means to quiet the fluctuations of the mind. We explore how thoughts aren’t who we are but rather the byproduct of unresolved emotions—and how awareness is the doorway to freedom. Through...
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Resistance vs. Allowing
In this episode of Awakening Process 101, Louise and I explore the universal tug-of-war between resistance and allowing. Drawing from David Hawkins’ Letting Go, personal anecdotes, and simple self-awareness practices, we discuss why letting go feels so hard yet brings so much freedom. Whether...
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Posture #2: Posture for Awareness
This episode of Tools of Awakening explores the subtle but powerful connection between posture and presence. Pernilla and Abdi discuss how something as simple as aligning the back of the head and chin can profoundly shift our state of being—bringing calm, clarity, and a sense of ease to both the...
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My friend Meditation
In this episode of Awakening Process 101, Louise and I share an intimate conversation about meditation—a practice that has deeply transformed both our lives. For me, meditation is more than a habit; it’s a friend, a constant source of comfort, presence, and connection to the infinite. Drawing…
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Change is Possible
In this episode of Awakening Process 101, we discuss the concept of change. Change is inevitable—sometimes it sweeps in like a storm, other times it unfolds quietly over time. In this episode, Louise Juel and I reflect on how change has shaped our lives, sharing personal stories and insights from...
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Self-esteem & Self-confidence
In this episode of Awakening Process 101, we explore the nuanced relationship between self-esteem and self-confidence, reflecting on how self-esteem, rooted in our internal sense of self-worth, contrasts with self-confidence, which often grows from external achievements. Through sharing our...
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Posture #1: The Power of Alignment
"The Power of Alignment: Simple Tools for Calm and Presence" This Tools of Awakening class is the first class in series highlighting posture as a practical way to reconnect with the body and support the nervous system. Simple practices, like aligning the chin or bringing awareness to the feet…
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Holding Space
Holding Space: Strengthening Relationships Through Presence and Compassion In this episode of Awakening Process 101, we examine the subtle yet powerful concept of "holding space." Louise and I share what it means to be fully present for someone—whether that’s a friend, a student, or even…
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Trailer: What is the Awakening Process 101 podcast?
In this podcast, we dive into the world of spirituality, emotional well-being, healing, and what awakening truly means in today’s world. Our goal is to spark insight and offer perspectives that could enrich your own journey, sharing what we’ve learned along the way—both the wins and the setbacks....
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Healing Subconscious Patterns
Healing Subconscious Patterns: A Path to Transformation and Self-Discovery In this episode, we explore the process of healing subconscious patterns—a journey that, as we’ve both discovered, requires more than one approach. We talk about how real transformation unfolds over time, using practices...
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Breath Class: Mastering the Breath
“Mastering the Breath: Simple Practices for Greater Awareness” is the fifth class in a five-part series on the Breath hosted by Abdi Assadi and Pernilla Burke. In this fifth episode of Tools of Awakening, we’re continuing our exploration of practical breathing techniques. We go through nostril...
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Finding the Pause: How the Space Between Thoughts Leads to Inner Peace
In today’s episode, Louise and I explore the concept of “the gap” — that space between and behind thoughts, where time seems to slow down, and we get a sense of who we are beyond the mind’s constant chatter. This pause is more than stillness; it’s a doorway into something deeper, a way to access...
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Responsibility is Freedom
In this podcast episode by Awakening Process 101 team, Pernilla Burke and Louise Juel, explore the theme "Responsibility is Freedom." We begin by introducing the Awakening 101 website and the tools we've created, such as the Awakening Process Mandala, which helps people on their spiritual…
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Breath Class: Grounding ourselves through the Breath
"Grounding ourselves through the Breath," is the fourth class in a five-part series on the Breath hosted by Abdi Assadi and Pernilla Burke. In this episode of the "Tools of Awakening" series, we dive into the fourth class focused on breath awareness and its transformative power. We emphasize how...
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Breath Class: How much is shallow breathing costing your overall well-being?
"How much is shallow breathing costing your overall well-being?" is the third class in a five-part series on the Breath hosted by Abdi Assadi and Pernilla Burke. In this class, Pernilla Burke and Abdi Assadi, both experienced spiritual practitioners, present the third session of their "Tools of...
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Meditation: Nostril & Abdominal Awareness 4 mins
Meditation: Nostril & Abdominal Awareness 4 mins This meditation is an excerpt from the “Understanding the Power of Breath” Breath Class 1 of 5. It is a short guided meditation focusing on breath awareness. The meditation directs the viewer to close their eyes and focus on the sensation of air...
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Breath Class: An Appointment with Yourself
“An Appointment with Yourself” is the second class in a five part series on the Breath hosted by Pernilla Burke and Abdi Assadi. In this class we discuss the importance of proper breathing techniques for mindfulness and emotional regulation. We provide practical tools to increase awareness and...
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Meditation: Nostril Awareness 3 mins
This meditation is an excerpt from the “Understanding the Power of Breath” Breath Class 1 of 5. It is a brief guided meditation focusing on nostril awareness. The session begins with closing the eyes and relaxing the shoulders. The viewer is then guided to focus on the breath entering and exiting...
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Breath Class: Understanding the Power of Breath
"Understanding the Power of Breath" is the first class in a five part series on the Breath. Please join us in exploring the breath and its power. This 20 minute Breath Class: "Understanding the Power of Breath" features Pernilla Burke, the founder of Awakening 101, and Abdi Assadi, an...
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Running From Pain Part 2 with Abdi Assadi
In this episode of the "Awakening Process 101" podcast, Pernilla Burke, alongside co-host Louise Juel, continues the insightful conversation with Abdi Asadi, a healer, acupuncturist, and spiritual counselor. Titled "Running From Pain Part 2," the discussion digs deep into the human tendency to...
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Running from Pain part 1.
In this episode our discussion revolves around the theme Running from Pain - the process of confronting and addressing pain in the context of personal growth and spiritual awakening. Pernilla and Louise explore how individuals often avoid discomfort and emotional pain through various distractions...
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The Process of Forgiveness
The episode the Power of Forgiveness features hosts Louise Juel and Pernilla Burke as they discuss the theme of forgiveness in the context of personal and spiritual growth. The conversation explores the emotional and psychological benefits of forgiving, the challenges of the forgiveness process,...
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Accessing Awareness - Meditation Practice (4mins)
4- Minute Meditation: Accessing Awareness. This brief meditation guides you to shift your focus towards understanding the realm of consciousness. By taking a step back from the stream of our thoughts and viewing ourselves from a broader perspective, we are able to tap into a heightened state of...
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Finding the Now - Meditation Practise (5mins)
5-Minute Meditation: Accessing the Present Moment. Through observing the our mind and engaging with our breath, we find a pathway to the present moment, broadening our awareness.
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Experiencing The Now
In this Episode, Pernilla and Louise continue their discussion of the Awakening process, specifically focusing on the theme of being present in the "now." They humorously acknowledge forgetting the exact name of their podcast, reflecting a light-hearted approach to their theme. The conversation...
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How to Understand Awareness
In this podcast, Pernilla and Louise discuss the concepts of awareness and presence. They start by reflecting on the experience of swimming in cold water and how it forces us to be present. They explore the difference between awareness and presence, with Pernilla describing presence as a feeling…
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What is the Awakening Process?
Awakening Process 101: Navigating Spiritual Growth and Self-Discovery. The episode “What is the Awakening Process? Awakening Process 101 explores the complex and nuanced journey of spiritual awakening. Hosted by Perilla Burke and Louise Juel, the episode investigates what awakening means in the...
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A conversation with Abdi Assadi: Reconnection, Healing and Growth
In Episode 18 we have a guest; Abdi Assadi, an acupuncturist and spiritual counselor from New York. Abdi shares insights from his diverse training in acupuncture, shamanic practices, psychotherapy, and Jungian analysis. Abdi focuses on helping individuals reconnect with their inner selves. Our...
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The Guiding Force of Grace
How can we uncover the unseen guiding force of Grace in our lives? Join us as we delve into the mysteries of grace, sharing personal stories and insights that illuminate how these powerful moments shape our lives. #Awakening101 #Grace #SpiritualInsights" In this episode, we delve deeper into the...
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The Road to Finding Yourself
#16 The Road to Finding Yourself The central theme of this episode is “Finding Yourself,” inspired by a blog written by Pernilla. We explore this topic with depth and clarity, sharing a mutual understanding that during our upbringing, we both experienced a profound sense of disconnection from our...
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Exploring the path to Self-Connection
Exploring the path to Self-Connection: Understanding our relationships and emotions. In Episode #15, we discuss the connection to oneself and personal growth. We explore the concept of the heart, differentiating between the physical heart and the soul, and how self-worth and self-love contribute…
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Connection: Our Innate Human Desire
In this episode we discuss the concept of awakening and connection, underlining the idea that awakening is not a state of constant positivity, but rather a state of presence and acceptance of life's ups and downs. We specifically explore the innate human desire for connection, drawing parallels...
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Allowing Emotions to Live
This episode is rich with personal anecdotes, spiritual insights, and practical advice for those interested in the topics of emotional well-being, recovery, and personal growth. Specifically, we continue to discuss the concept of surrender and explore inner child work and the emotional journey of...
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Beginning to Pause and Surrender
In this episode of "Awakening Process 101," Pernilla and Louise discuss the profound practice of surrender. Pernilla recounts her first significant experience with surrender, which marked the beginning of her sobriety. They explore the struggles with patience and control and share techniques for...
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Surrender - A Doorway to Peace
Surrender - A Doorway to Peace through Personal Growth and Lifelong Transformation. In this episode of "Awakening Process 101," Pernilla and Louise delve deeper into the concept of surrender and its transformative power in personal growth and emotional well-being. They explore the true essence of...
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The Power of Devotion
In this soul-nourishing podcast, themed around the concept of “Devotion,” Louise discusses how our conversations are having a calming effect on her nervous system. Pernilla shares her transformative experience at a Ram Dass retreat, where she met Hanuman - an embodiment of devotion and a figure...
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Embracing Self-reflection & Awareness.
The episode emphasizes the significance of mindfulness, self-reflection, and meditation in various aspects of daily life. It promotes approaching everyday tasks, such as getting kids to school or dealing with traffic, with a sense of awareness rather than with stress. The importance of being...
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Everything we need is within
In episode #8, we discuss the journey of awakening through personal experiences that can offer us all meaningful lessons. Emphasizing key transformative moments in our lives, we explore the awakening process. Pernilla recounts how a single minute of morning meditation served as her profound...
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Becoming consciously aware
In this episode, we discuss how to respond to difficulties from our higher selves rather than reacting impulsively. How can we approach problems with a calmer mindset and less impulsiveness? We explore the moments in our journey when we enter a state of heightened awareness and become consciously...
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Discovering that love is our purpose
We start by discussing our relationship with our parents and the expression of love and emotions in their generation. We explore the concept of love and how it can be demonstrated through simple acts like planning a family dinner. Pernilla shares a personal anecdote about realizing that love is...
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In this podcast, we discuss spirituality, emotional health, healing, and the true meaning of awakening in the context of our modern lives. Our goal is to spark insight and plant seeds on your path by sharing our own experiences—what worked and what didn’t—and encourage you to think outside the box, shift your perspective, and view life and its lessons as moments of learning and awakening. Pernilla Burke | FounderAwakening-101.com [email protected]@_awakening_101_
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