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Purposeful Power
by Mindful Purpose Institute
Welcome to Purposeful Power! The podcast for people who lead, love, and live with intention.
Episodes
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You Don't Have to Feel Ready: Beginning Before You Feel Qualified
What if readiness is not something you wait for, but something you build by beginning? In this episode of Purpose Power, we explore the confidence, clarity, and courage that come from taking the next step before you feel fully qualified. Show Notes Most people wait too long to begin. They wait to...
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After the Reset: How to Stay Oriented When January Moves On
The hype of a fresh start fades quickly—and that's not failure, it's a turning point. In this grounding solo episode, we talk about what comes after the reset: how to stay oriented when life gets real, clarity fades, and motivation drifts. You'll be gently guided to choose one focus, one…
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Your 2026 Planning Guide: New Year Goals, Mindset & Fresh Starts
In this special New Year's episode of Purposeful Power, we dive into planning your most aligned, empowered year yet — 2026. Explore the energy of a "1 Year" in numerology, reflect on 2025 with compassion, and create a vision rooted in identity, intention, and strategy. Learn how to shift your...
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Ep 21. Your Next-Level Year Begins Now: A December Mindset Activation for Alignment, Closure & Future-Self Embodiment
This powerful Purposeful Power episode guides you through a December mindset reset designed to help you end the year aligned, clear, and grounded in your next-level identity. Inside this episode, Kiki leads you through: ✨ Honoring your truth without judgment ✨ Closing energetic and emotional…
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Ep 20. Standing Firm at the Crossroads: Tarot Wisdom for Your Next Big Decision
Today's Purposeful Power Podcast episode dives into a powerful tarot message pulled just for our listeners: the King of Pentacles from the Rider deck and the Crossroad from the Magic Lenormand. Together, these cards reveal a moment of choice, grounded leadership, inner sovereignty, and the…
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Ep 19. Gratitude: Your Frequency-Raising Superpower
This week on the Purposeful Power Podcast, Kiki dives deep into the real work of gratitude—not as a fleeting feeling, but as a frequency-raising lifestyle. Explore how gratitude shifts your nervous system, uplifts your vibration, and becomes a radical act of power in everyday life. From walking...
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Ep 18. AI, Authenticity & Amplifying Your Gifts: A Spiritual Leader's Guide to the Future
AI isn't here to replace your sacred work—it's here to amplify it. In this Purposeful Power Podcast episode, Kiki breaks down how yoga teachers, reiki masters, massage therapists, coaches, and astrologers can use AI not to replace their gifts, but to expand their impact. You'll hear real-life use...
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Ep 17. Living with Intention: The Power of Conscious Choice in a Distracted World
In this inspiring episode of the Purposeful Power Podcast, Kiki unpacks the art of living with intention—beyond vision boards and morning mantras. Discover how awareness, alignment, and action transform everyday moments into sacred practice, why intention is both scientific and spiritual, and how...
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Ep 16. Astrology & Leadership: Leading with Aquarian Energy
In this episode of the Purposeful Power Podcast, Kiki explores what it truly means to lead in the emerging Age of Aquarius. Discover how Aquarian energy — rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation — is transforming the way we show up as teachers, healers, parents, and conscious…
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Ep 15. Spirit Guides in Modern Mysticism: Trusting Your Intuition & Divine Support
In this episode of Purposeful Power, we explore how to recognize, trust, and partner with your spirit guides in daily life. Learn practical ways to connect through intuition, dreams, and mystical tools like astrology and tarot. Plus, a guided reflection inspired by The Star card. 🔮 Explore the...
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Ep 14. Shadow Work & Transformation: The Moon, the Mind, and the Mystical Path to Wholeness
What if the parts of yourself you've been hiding are actually holding your power? In this episode of Purposeful Power, we dive deep into the art of shadow work — the sacred practice of transforming your unconscious fears, patterns, and emotions into wisdom and strength. Join Kiki as she explores:...
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Ep 13. Your Mystic Path Begins: Astrology, Spirit Guides & Moon Rituals
Have you ever felt like you're standing at a threshold — called to step into something deeper, but uncertain of the path? In this episode of Purposeful Power, we explore what it means to walk your Mystic Path using three ancient tools: ✨ Astrology as your map ✨ Spirit guides as your compass ✨…
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Ep 12. Lifelong Learning & CEUs: Unlock Your Next Level as a Teacher
Think your studying days are over? Not so fast. In this inspiring episode, Kiki shares why lifelong learning and CEUs are the secret to staying fresh, confident, and impactful as a yoga teacher, spiritual leader, or wellness pro. Discover how continuous study strengthens your skills, deepens your...
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Ep 11. How Breathwork Transforms Your Energy
Ever notice your breath only when you're running or stressed? In this episode, Kiki explores how breathwork transforms your energy, calms your mind, and balances your whole being. You'll hear real stories — from a naturopath's insight to a client's healing journey with cancer — plus a guided...
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Ep 10. 5 Layers of Being: Unlocking the Koshas for Everyday Balance
What if you're more than just your body… more than your thoughts? In this episode of Purposeful Power, we explore the koshas—the five layers of being from yoga tradition—in a way that's simple, practical, and easy to apply to real life. From your physical body to your breath, your mind, your...
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Ep 9. From Burnout to Balance: Reiki, Sound & Chakra Healing
Burnout doesn't just drain your energy — it can take over your health, your mind, and your life. That's what happened to Ronda… until she discovered a new path forward. In this raw, inspiring conversation, Ronda opens up about her health crisis and the energy-based practices that helped her heal…
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Ep 8. From "Meh" to Momentum: What Tarot Wants You to Know Today
This is the message you need to hear today. If you've been feeling flat, uninspired, or just a little "meh," the cards have something powerful to say. In this episode of Purposeful Power, I share a unique reading from two of my favorite decks: the Four of Cups from the Rider–Waite Tarot and the...
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Ep 7. Unlocking Healing Power: Reflexology & Energy Work with Pamela Cooper
Join us on Purposeful Power as we dive deep into the transformative world of reflexology and energy healing with Pamela Cooper — licensed massage therapist, Reiki master, yoga master, and expert energy healer. Discover how reflexology works on both physical and energetic levels to promote…
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Ep 6. Activate Your Soul Purpose through the Lion's Gate Portal
Feeling the urge to realign, release, or rise to your next level? The Lion's Gate Portal is here — and it's more than just cosmic hype. In this solo episode, Kiki shares the grounded meaning behind 8/8, how to reflect on your growth, set aligned intentions, and activate your soul purpose with...
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Ep. 5 Purposeful Power - The Beginning
You may have noticed a new name and brand as we've changed to the Purposeful Power podcast. Discover our story and why we focus on physical health, mental well-being and spiritual wholeness and how it impacts everything we do. From the food we choose to how we move our bodies. Whether you are a...
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Ep 4. Signs of Burnout
In this final episode of our burnout series, we help you see the signs because burnout doesn't crash in like a crisis. It's a slow drift into numbness and disconnection and the signs are sneaky. Tune in and see if any of these elements show up for you so you can take steps to find joy again. Want...
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Ep 3. Being 'Always On' and Connected
Let's talk about something so normal that we often fail to see it as a problem - the constant connection and 'always on' energy that comes with your PHONE. The quick checks, nonstop notifications, and digital overload can be exhausting and lead to burnout. Find out how you can prevent tech from...
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Ep 2. Is Burnout a Modern Problem?
Is burnout something new to our modern society with technology, insane job expections or 'hustle culture'? No, it's really not. Burnout has always been around. BUT today's world does have something different...something that is increasing burnout in so many. Tune in today to get personal and find...
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Ep 1. What is Burnout?
Let's talk about what burnout really is because it's so much more than being stressed or tired. It's deeper, dangerous and incredibly destructive. Listen in and discover the signs of burnout before it impacts you and you stop caring about any of it! Want to learn more about the signs of burnout…
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59. Obstacles to Joy and How To Blast Through Them
In the yoga tradition, we are taught about the five kleshas, or the five reasons we don't experience ourselves as joyful and connected human beings all the time. This podcast episode outlines these five basic obstacles to bliss and gives some practical spiritual tools for overcoming them.
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58. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Finding Your Authentic Voice As a Spiritual Leader
If you've ever felt anxious about teaching yoga, or guiding people through a transformative experience, then you have suffered from imposter syndrome. Alanna talks about overcoming your fears and anxiety and ensuring you have everything you need to create the greatest impact possible with your...
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57. Somatic Styling and Fearless Success: Interview with Carrie Montgomery
Carrie Montgomery, creative director and somatic stylist for nearly a decade, discusses the empowerment that comes from dressing based on how you need to feel, rather than how society thinks you should look. She talks about the importance of authenticity and agency in our personal brands and how...
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56. Spiritual Midwifery and The Magic of a Baby Led Birth: Interview with Geneva Montano
Geneva Montano, a midwife for more than 20 years, discusses the power of putting the authority of pregnancy and birth back into the hands of women and removing the shame around birth. Learn more about the spiritual path of birth, how to connect with baby, and how to step into this work yourself…
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55. Spiritual Business Advice: How To Find Your Niche To Skyrocket Success
As yoga teachers and spiritual leaders, we desire to help everyone ... but can we? The success of our business and the impact we are able to make on the world is contingent on our ability to clearly define exactly who we can help ... and how! In this podcast, Alanna discusses the importance of...
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54. Plagued By Negative Thoughts? Four Step Process For Changing Your Mind
It happens to us all ... we become triggered by something life throws at us, and we can't get out of a negative, downward spiral. In this podcast, Alanna reveals the psychology and spirituality behind our negative mental chatter and mindset, and gives a simple, four-step process to turn your...
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53. Getting The Answers You Need: The Tarot Deck And Intuitive Readings
We all need answers to our biggest questions in life. As a spiritual leader and modern mystic, the best tool we have for getting those answers is with the tarot deck! If you've never considered this powerful method of divination, this podcast will explain why it works so well and help demystify…
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52. The Power And Purpose of Ritual: Creating Lasting Transformation
As spiritual practitioners, we engage in rituals regularly ... but are you aware of how ritual works, and how to make it work even more effectively? Through the power of proper ritual, we can usher our psyches into a new phase of being, creating potent and lasting transformation. Learn the parts…
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51. Astrology 101: The Big Three, Learning your Sun, Moon, and Rising Sign
Astrology has been an age-old skill for mystics and spiritual practitioners. Astrology is psychology, and it gives us insights into our patterns, habits, and tendencies. Understanding astrology allows us to emphasize the highest expression of our true nature and manifest our fullest potential.…
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50. Spiritual Psychology: Anatomy of the Psyche
We are more than just a body and mind. We are spirit, too! While modern psychology typically overlooks the spirit, we can reintegrate all the parts of our psyche through a deeper understanding of spiritual psychology. In this podcast, Alanna shares insights into spiritual psychology, the parts of...
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49. Spiritual Leadership: What You Need to Know
More than ever before, yoga teachers and other spiritual practitioners are being called into spiritual leadership. People need guidance, and support on their biggest life questions: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I on the right path? The spiritual leader is primed to provide this guidance, but...
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48. Reboot: Spiritual Leadership Podcast with Alanna Kaivalya Ph.D.
In July of 2005, Alanna released her very first podcast. Over the years, this podcast has evolved and grown to serve the needs of the yoga, spiritual, and modern mystic community. Hear Alanna talk about her podcast journey, and the intentions for this new iteration of the program!
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Gratitude Meditation: Guidance for Relieving Stress and Anxiety in Challenging Times
While 2020 seems to continuously bring us conflict, elevating anxiety, and wreaking havoc on our mindscapes, there is a way to escape it all: through a carefully crafted gratitude meditation. This particular practice has long been the balm on the weary soul of students, and this meditation will...
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47. 5 Ways to Make Money as a Yoga Teacher
Struggling as a yoga teacher? This podcast clearly outlines five ways you can boost your income and serve your students with tools you have right now. Learn to pivot your business to go online and reach a wider audience!
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46. Launching Your Successful Online Yoga Biz: Case Study with Jory Serota
As a career yoga teacher, making a decent living is truly challenging. However, moving our yoga business online paves the way for true success. Going online is even more important in 2020, as fellow yoga teacher, Jory Serota, shares with us in this podcast. Hear his journey of going online and…
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45. Erotic Embodiment and Connecting To Your Wildness: A Conversation with Kait Singley of Living Eros
2020 brings with it so many challenges, so much grief, and so many reasons to connect to our sensuality, eros, and wildness. The practice of embodied sexuality is deeply therapeutic in order to help us overcome grief to achieve greater states of pleasure. Kait Singley teaches us the importance of...
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44. Discovering the Power of Your Dreams: A Conversation with Melissa De Los Santos, Lead Mystics Mentor and Dreamworker
We all dream, but did you know that working with your dreams unlocks the power of your psyche? Melissa De Los Santos teaches us how to delve into dreamwork and understand what messages are encoded in our dreams. There is great personal growth to be had by diving into dreams...especially for the...
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43. Nourish Body and Soul with Optimized Food Choices: A Conversation with Kylie Fagnano, Registered Dietician and Functional Nutritionist
Spiritual leaders and yogis often struggle with what to eat based on ethics and belief systems. Registered Dietician, yogi, and funcitonal nutritionist, Kylie Fagnano, walks us through how to ethically make the best decisions for your health to keep you strong and fit to serve others with your...
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42. The State of The Yoga Union: A Conversation with Emily Stewart, founder of GFI-U
As a yoga teacher, it is likely you have experienced the perils of working in the yoga industry. Whether it be wage theft, devaluation, shady hiring practices, or something else...you deserve better. Emily Stewart, founder of Group Fitness Instructors United and The Kaivalya Yoga Method Academy...
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41. Cueing Tips, Tricks & Strategies for Impact: A Converstaion with TKYM Academy Director, Andrew Hoffman
The primary tool of the yoga instructor and spiritual leader is the voice! How do we ensure that everything we say in class lands with compassionate direction? We tune up our cues, refine how we say things, and elevate our speech (and silence). Director of The Kaivalya Yoga Method Academy online...
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40. Taking Feedback & Growing as a Yoga Teacher: A Conversation with TKYM Academy Mentor, Alyssa Arroyo
On our journey to becoming extraordinary yoga teachers and spiritual leaders, we often receive feedback and support on how to grow and become better. Whether it be via tests, video uploads, or one-on-one coaching, the ability to take feedback and use it for growth, rather than as an obstacle is...
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39. Hero's Journey as Spiritual Journey: What You Need to Know for Deep Transformation
The Heroic Journey is talked about often in spiritual circles, but how does it really relate to our spiritual practice? Learn how the Hero's Journey informs our yoga practice and guides us toward the transformation and fulfillment we seek.
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38. Four Main Types of Yoga: Which One Do You Practice As a Spiritual Leader
The four main types of yoga: Bhakti, Raja, Karma, and Jnana, give us the opportunity to bring yoga into our everyday life and make the state of yoga (psychospiritual wholeness) our new normal. Learn the four main yoga paths, and how to practice and teach them for greater wellbeing!
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37. Astrological Insights Into the State of the World: A Conversation with Diana Vilas, the Cosmic Cheerleader
So many things are coming to the surface in 2020...the pandemic, social justice issues, climate change..what are we to make of them all? Diana Vilas, the Cosmic Cheerleader walks us through astrology's viewpoint on what is happening to the world right now. Receive guidance from the stars about…
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36. Myth & Rites of Passage: A Conversation with Kwame Scruggs of Alchemy Inc
Mythology and ritual help us discover more about ourselves, move through challenging times, connect to something greater than ourselves, and engage us in our community. No one knows this better than Kwame Scruggs, founder of Alchemy Inc., an organization that works with youth to give them a...
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35. Compassionate & Conscious Food Choices: A Conversation with Jenni Harris of White Oak Pastures
One of the ways in which we participate in activism daily is through our food choices. As yogis and spiritual leaders, we want to make the most compassionate choices possible! One of these choices is supporting regenerative farmers like Jenni Harris, and her family. They have been running White…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Purposeful Power! The podcast for people who lead, love, and live with intention.
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