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Today we are rewinding the clock back to January of 2011. And what I find so great about this interview is that other than honing my communication skills, my platform and my message has not changed. This show easily applies to our world today despite being almost ten years old!! In this show K and I talk about finding love, overcoming fear, learning to trust again and how to connect to spirit.

This show originally aired five years ago in the fall of 2014. Lori Jacobs is a master holistic healer and herbalist, and how she got into this field of work is incredible! What's even more unique about Lori, aside from her amazing natural healing skills, is she is one of the guests that I had on in the first year I launched this show back in 2011! So when people ask how the show has changed and evolved over the years, it hasn't! The name has changed a few times but the content never has! Today I rewind the clock and share our conversation about holistic health and how to take matters into your own hands because your good health is at stake!

Today I have on interior designer Laurence Carr. According to Laurence, ancient energy techniques inform her creative process. If you’re open to Feng Shui, the I Ching, Vastu, Crystal healing and Biophilia, then you're in the right place! Her mission in designing environments is simple: create sacred spaces that make you feel replenished, restored and reentered. In today's show Laurence and I will talk about how she got into holistic design, how to create interiors that promote health and well-being, and how to get more people on board with the idea of creating environments with sustainability, health and energy principles in mind.

I’ve got on manifestation expert Joyce Schwarz. Now here’s the crazy thing about manifestation, when your Chi is cultivated you're in alignment and become the attract factor in the equation to pulling to you the thing you desire. But if you're not in alignment you can pull all you want and all you're going to get is strong arms - I mean I guess that wouldn’t be so bad! But vision board expert Joyce Schwarz is going to show you how to hack the system, accelerate through the mud and get to where you want to be, faster! Today we are going to talk about how Joyce got into this business, how she became the expert, tools of the trade and how you can start manifesting correctly today!!

Today we're going to talk about health and how to use Feng Shui to stay healthy. My inspiration stems from a recent trip I took where I didn't take my own advice! So if you're not well, constantly battling a chronic illness or get sick often, how on earth do you cultivate your Chi and stay in 'Above the Cross' emotions? I get it! After this episode of illness in late spring I realized I needed to talk about ways that you can care for yourself and do it effectively!

Today I’ve got back on the show Rachel Lang and Tisha Morris to talk about our July Mercury retrograde and how we can use this time to reflect, renew, revisit and revaluate our personal Chi and also our homes! We talk about what a retrograde is, how it can trigger us is we aren’t prepared, what to expect and how to navigate it with grace. In addition, we discuss both the solar and lunar eclipse happening July 2 and July 16. This month will be all about creative expression, purging what no longer serves us and seeing this as an opportunity to upgrade into our best self!

Today I’ve got on health and wellness expert Alex Stuart. At the early age of 28 she learned that her health was plummeting and like most folks she was taken down the ordinary allopathic direction of prescription drugs, false diagnosis and other traditional western calamities. But something in her woke up and made her think, this might not be the only way. After suffering for years with tonsillitis, fatigue and many other auto immune disorders she decided to take her health back and empower others to do the same! Today we’ll talk about how to take control of your own health, the dangers of chemicals known as endocrine disruptors, how to take better care of our planet and focus on the things that matter most! Oh and we discuss the one and only, Joe Dispenza!

Today's show is going to give you 13 ways to cultivate your Chi. I get emails all the time from people asking what cultivating Chi means, and how they can cultivate their own. So I wanted to put this together for you. I was inspired to do this show on behalf of all the moms out there, but these tips are universal and work for everyone.

Today I’ve got DETOX expert, Wendy Meyers on the show. One of the reasons I wanted to have Wendy on was to share with you her knowledge in heavy metal toxicity that many of us experience, even if you have a super healthy lifestyle! Today Wendy and I will talk about what detoxing is and why it matters, what you should be looking for and how to start detoxing your life today!

One of the main reasons I started this show 10 years ago was a desire to educate people on alternative ways to heal and be whole. Back then, I myself was seeking and searching for a better way to health and wellness and was shocked to learn that we have the power to heal our own bodies without drugs! Yep we can heal through all natural processes and it doesn’t require drugs, despite what our healthcare system tells us. I first learned of this concept when I read, Healing the Hopeless, the autobiography of Dr. Max Gerson, of Gerson therapy. This was my introduction into the world of functional medicine. Today I have on functional medicine Doctor, Jill Carnahan. A functional medicine doctor approaches our health and wellbeing in a much different way than allopathic medicine does. In this show, you will learn what functional medicine is, how it's different than western medicine, it's overall benefits and the 7 things you should stop eating for the next 30 days to rapidly change your health!

Today I am excited to have on a local Nashvillian, Susie Kerr Wright. And Susie is my kind of Woo! She is an astrologer, psychic medium, tarot card expert, Reiki master and teacher and she a certified life coach. This light worker is here to kick ass and take names, am I right? Susie says that she was always fascinated with the archetypes of human behavior. And guess what? That's Chi, right? Our charisma, expressions, mannerisms - that’s all Chi. And what she can do is look at the stars, see how they line up for you and help you better understand how that information shows up in your life. And understanding your astrology and make up also helps you better understand your reality, and environments. Just like we all have an elemental make up that determines our aesthetics - astrology also has clues to why you may be attracting a certain kind of space. Today Susie and I will talk about what she does as a psychic astrologer, how to lean into your true purpose and path, the misconceptions about this type of work and what we are all here to do - like stop chasinging a dream that doesn’t belong to you - and start being authentic! Lets do this!

Today I have on researcher Courtney Ackerman, but she isn’t just any researcher she specializes in compassion and well-being. What I loved about this interview is that we focus on what makes us flourish, what elevates us, rather than focusing on the negative. How can you find gratitude in the everyday? Well you have to first find positivity - you know those elevated emotions - so that you can find gratitude for the mundane, like a fork. Yes that's right, a fork. Imagine trying to eat a salad without a fork! Man would that be messy, right? Today is about connecting to true gratitude - gratitude about the mundane things that mean the most but we often overlook because we take them for granted. Together we'll discover how to have a true attitude of gratitude!

Today I have on landscape designer Ben Hale from Easy Living Yards. I wanted to have Ben on the show for two reasons: 1) We have lost our connection to the natural world and our gardens are one of the easiest ways to rekindle that love affair and 2) Ben has approached it in a way that makes it easier to fit into our lives while still enjoying it immensely. Today Ben and I are going to discuss gardens, gratitude how we connect to the natural world with open hearts without it feeling like a chore!

Today I have on clinical psychologist, Amy Robbins. One of the reasons I started this podcast ten years ago was because I wanted to help people on their path to enlightenment - whatever that looked like for them. At the time of starting this podcast I was embarking on a very expensive divorce, closing down my retail store that took me years to build and struggling to find my own way. Simply put, I was lost. But I couldn’t find the tools I needed to get me through the human condition, better known as suffering. As I found healers, therapists, and holistic alternatives that helped me rise, I shared them on the podcast in hopes to help each and every one of you. In today's episode Amy and I discuss how to find your voice and your path, how to evolve and rise even if you’re stumbling forward in a seemingly messy, frenetic manner and oh by the way, Amy also happens to be a medium who talks to your dead relatives helping you stumble forward a little more gracefully.

Today I'm sharing part II of my interview with Karen Newell that we started last week! Karen is co author of Living in a Mindful Universe and co-founder of Sacred Acoustics. If you haven’t already, be sure to check out there website, sacredacoustics.com In today's episode we are going to talk about the power of prayer, her revolutionary company Sacred Acoustics, Animal Communication, meditation and growing your heart field to grow into gratitude.

Today I have on author and co-founder of Sacred Acoustics, Karen Newell. She and her business partner Kevin Kossi have been innovators in the field of brainwave entrainment for several years, and what started out as a shared passion for exploring expanded states of consciousness has turned into a proprietary system called NeuralHelix. Neural helix is a blending of harmonic layering technology that delivers modulated brainwave patterns to create a profoundly relaxed state of awareness. What’s so cool is that their system, unlike any other that I've tried over the years provides select frequencies and tones to reduce the brains filtering effect which allows your consciousness to be set free. Today we’ll be talking about the birth of Sacred Acoustics, consciousness, supreme illusion and Karen's journey into all things woo -solidifying her as an ultimate spiritual seeker.

Today I have on Stephanie Seferian from Mama Minimalist. According to Stephanie, "When it comes to living an eco-friendly life I think we can quickly get in our own way. I don’t have time, it's not convenient, I don’t know how." But what if doing one thing could change everything? Because it can! In my new book Eco Everyday Habits to be More Eco-friendly, I share over 200 ways for you to get eco in super easy ways - but what if you have kids? How the hell does that work? Bring in Stephanie the mom of all moms that’s made it happen and has a helpful blog and website to show you how you can do it too! Today Stephanie and I will talk about how she eased her way into a more sustainable life even with kids, what sustainability vs eco-friendly even means and what are the worst habits people have that could immediately and easily be changed to start living an eco-friendly lifestyle today!

I think a lot of people think that being green and practicing Feng Shui are two separate things, however, only by utilizing ancient energy principles can we be one with mama earth. In order for us to honor her natural rhythms we have to understand energy and get back to basics. Many of us have lost our connection to those natural rhythms of the planet. We no longer honor her seasons and ignore the cycles that ebb and flow with harvest. We once celebrated her with offerings, ceremonies and ritual and in the last 100 years that love affair has been completely lost. So what can Feng Shui do to save her? Well for one, we need to get back to basics. My book, Easy Everyday Habits to be More Eco-Friendly has just come out in print, and it's my love letter to educating you on easy ways to be green. And fyi - while you’re doing this you’re raising her chi and lovin' on her like the grand mama she is! I'll share with you 7 easy tips that you can start implementing today. You'll learn about B Corporations, sunscreens, and the reason I wrote the book, the conflict around Palm Oil and why everyone needs to stop buying it.

Today I have on Jessica McNaughton, of Cara Green. Now as many of you know I am a huge environmentalist and after receiving a random email from Cara Green about their wool insulation, I realized I needed to know more about this company. Whether you’re adding on to your existing home, building or remodeling - Cara Green helps you make eco conscious decisions that are good for the planet and your health and well being Today we will talk about what Cara Green is, what eco-friendly means, what spaces need to be truly healthy and how to avoid greenwashing and other tactics to grab your dollar for products that may not exactly be green!

Today I have on land healer and environmentalist Dr. Madhi Mason. The month of April is always a special month to me because it's the month we celebrate earth day (FYI it's April 22) Now, I think every month should prompt you to be green but I get it, we are busy and it can get pushed aside. So the month of April is a great reminder to be green. No surprise, I've been very intentional in who’ve we lined up on the show this month to share my love of being green! Our planet is in trouble and her Chi is sick. It is our job as faithful stewards to bring her back to optimal health and Dr. Mahdi is one of those incredible stewards who uses mystical medicine to help our mama planet release toxic energies and residual traumas that can lower her vibe. Today we talk about what a land healer is, how to know if your land needs healing, how consciousness affects her and how to keep your property living a high vibe life.

Today I am sharing with you one of my secret weapons, Miss Jaimie Fox. Jaimie is a channeler, psychic and medium but it's through her gift - I call it the gift of gab - of channeling info from the divine that helps people find true understanding and ultimate healing. By American standards, she is a stretch therapist but her talent goes far beyond her analytical training. Through channeling the divine and being a natural conduit of healing energy, she can go straight to the source of pain and heal it! In addition, her energy is electric and when I am in her presence she lights my energy and intuition up! I have used her counsel many times for my own clients and through her guidance I've been able to offer incredible healing. Today we’ll talk about her line of work, how she works with masters, what it's like to tap into this divine wisdom and how she’s helped many with her healing.

Today I have on Feng Shui expert, Tisha Morris. Tisha was actually one of my first guests on my original podcast, Zen Chakkra. And she’s the only guest that's been on all three platforms: Zen Chakkra, Design 101 and Home | Energy | Design. Isn’t that exciting? Haha! It's crazy to think that when I interviewed her back in 2012 how different my style was and just how different our careers were at the time! But I'm delighted to have her back on the show. She is an author of several books and her book Mind Body Home is by far one of my most favorite Feng Shui books. She really captures the meaning of home and our intrinsic relationship to home in that book. One of my favorite things about Tisha is her story. She started out as a practical law attorney, went into interior design and eventually landed on Feng Shui and energy healing. But it's such a testament to our journey and how it's never a straight line! It can be messy, lack clarity but it's all about the journey! Right? Today Tisha and I will talk about how she got into Feng Shui, the art of being an author, Earth, Home, School and achieving happiness in our lives through an amazing tool called Feng Shui.

Today we are going to talk about clutter. Now if you know me or have listened to me for any amount of time I rarely make this association with Feng Shui. (Because I dislike very much that people confuse Feng Shui for decluttering) Mainly because it’s so much more than that. Any one of my clients will tell you I've never once brought up their clutter in our conversations - but it doesn’t mean that it's not important to talk about. I bring it up this month because as we enter into spring it's a great time to start shifting our Chi and ditching our clutter. And I think the biggest issue is that most people associate clutter with physical stuff-stuff and you know me, it's never about what's on the surface. Oh no. Clutter is literally postponed energy, the stagnant stuck energy in every pocket of your life. Ie: toxic relationships, bad behavior, bad habits, old thinking, narrow points of view, judgement, prejudices, and yes, the actual stuff-stuff in your junk drawer too. Today we’re going to talk about Chi, yin and yang, the five elements, the Bagua map, intention and how all of this can give you a Feng Shui state of mind to start attacking your clutter.

Today I've got Julie Coraccio a holistic professional life organizer. Julie's approach is actually unique because she looks beyond the physical clutter and helps people work on a mental, emotional and spiritual level to better understand WHY they have the clutter in the first place. What she has found is that if people don’t get to the root of what causes the clutter it's highly unlikely they will be able to clear it and become unstuck - she calls this method Awaken Your Brilliance. And I think this is so true because when you’re bogged down with stuff-stuff you can’t be shiny and brilliant right? Today we'll talk about how she got into this, why we have clutter, what shows up as clutter and how you can organize your end of life plan for those you leave behind.

Today I have on Yoga instructor and local owner of Half Moon Yoga, Robbie Short. I've gone to many studios here in Nashville and one of my favorite aspects of Robbie's studio is that she honors what yoga truly is, philosophy with complimentary yoga poses. Her dharma talks are one of my favorite aspects of class and back in October her dharma talks consisted of the chakras. Today we are going to talk about her journey from an airline stewardess to yoga teacher, benefits of yoga and why everyone should be doing it, and the power of the chakras and the #metoo movement!

Today I've got on psychic, medium and astrologer Rachel Lang - who also happens to be a reiki master. It's safe to say that Rachel is a quadruple threat! Oh and for good measure she also has a masters degree in theology. Doesn’t hurt right? Today we are going to talk about astrology and the year ahead, we get a visit by my Aunt Susie, which FYI she’s no longer in this world, and we talk about theology and spirituality from a quasi intelligent, mostly hippie point of view!

Today we are going to talk about a sticky topic, literally! When Susan was kicking ass and taking names in Silicon Valley in the tech world she noticed that as her career skyrocketed her marriage plummeted. It was upon this notion that she realized that if she didn’t do something quick, her marriage would fall apart. Determined to change the dynamic of two workaholics, she set out on a self discovery in sexuality that shifted the paradigm - and along the way she became a sex expert. Now Im going to warn you right now, Im very open minded and free spirited - or at least I thought I was! Susan made me blush on more than one occasion - holy wow! Are you ready? Let's talk sex!

Doctor Cabeca started out on a traditional trajectory of medicine, but as her own journey in exploring her sexuality and managing menopause became real, along with managing weight, her real purpose in life started to unfold.Like many women, she was faced with challenges like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, weight gain, and brain fog. She just didn't feel like herself. But there weren’t solid healthy solutions! Determined to find an answer that suited both her left analytical side and her right softer feminine side, Dr Cabeca created products like Julva and Mighty Maca shifting the paradigm in women's health and well-being over 40.

When it comes to love we often play the victim. Whether that be through judgement, (Ahem, judging a book by its cover and withholding love,) expectations, (I've done this for you and if you loved me you'd do this in return,) or guilt, (All I've done is love you I can't believe you are doing this to me) - these behaviors and actions are via a victim mentality. So what the hell does that have to do with love and Feng Shui? Two things, in order to attract real love, you must first love yourself - unconditionally. Number 2, in order to attract real love you must give love - unconditionally. It's that simple. SO why aren't we doing this? Our ego loves to play the victim and gets in the way! Today I'll be sharing with you ways to cultivate your Chi so that you're operating from a full tank, teach you new ways to view love, and of course, give you some kickass Feng Shui tips to tap into the good stuff!

Energy Muse Co founder Heather Askinosie is by far one of the leading experts in crystal healing in the modern era. She and co-founder Timmi Jandro launched their website, Energy Muse, one of the world's largest sights for all things energy, to help people learn how to work with crystals and understand the power of using these ancient tools to manifest your dreams. This conscious lifestyle brand combines the healing properties of crystals with intention to help you achieve a desired outcome. Energy Muses' mission is to educate and reconnect the world to the ancient wisdom and healing properties of crystals. Today Heather and I discuss the power behind crystals, programming them, how to work with them and of course, why the hell it matters!

Meditation Master Tom Cronin went from a life of excess to a life of total bliss. He now teaches people how the stillness within is what radiates throughout and that anyone with the willingness to learn can cultivate these gifts.

From the depths of despair, addiction, and tremendous lack of self-love, a college dropout named Mastin Kipp came to be one of our greatest teachers of unconditional love. Through his first best seller, Daily Love, we learned that despite being the "it" guy in a fast paced music label, Mastin was spiraling quickly out of control in the L.A. culture of excess. Through a force that he believes was Jesus himself, he chose to step out of the shame and dissect his true purpose. After Daily Love he authored Claim your Power, a step-by-step guide that teaches you how to quit the excuses, step outta the shame and rightfully claim your power.

Happy New Year. It's time to hit the reset button and face your New Year's challenges with gusto. Let's celebrate all of the obstacles that you endured in 2018 and hit them head on with optimism. Today's guest is Laura Powers an author of eight books, actor and psychic medium who can help you overcome the challenges of the past so you face your New Year with enthusiasm!

So here’s the thing to remember, in Feng Shui food is associated with health and well being. It's literally "Healthy Chi." But if the Chi you consume isn’t healthy and vital, neither are you. Unfortunately, Cheetos don’t have vital Chi, and neither does that toxic laden cheeseburger you just ate. Many people eat most of their foods from the pantry as opposed to their fridge. That means you are consuming more additives, preservatives, chemicals and toxins, which lowers your vibe. In today's episode I'm going to teach you the importance of your fridge, how to keep it clean, set it up and why the hell it all matters!!

Meditation has become a huge trend in the last fifteen years and many of our clients want to get on this train, but what if you don't have the space at home? Many of my clients think they need to have an entire space devoted to meditation and peace, but what if I told you it's not necessary to get your zen on? Today I'll share with you many of the tools that I've learned over the years from Feng Shui masters, Buddhists and teachers about what meditation is and is not.

Our client Denise tells us about how her ideas of Feng Shui have changed as a result of working with us. She also delves into how it can integrate nicely with a variety of faiths and belief systems

Ashley Levy of the Love and Light School of Crystal Therapy joins me today. Crystals are a wonderful addition to our homes not only because they are beautiful but also because they possess healing energetic properties. Ashley helps shed some light on how to utilize crystals in the home to create a healing, positive environment

For some the holidays bring on a host of difficulties including stress, loneliness, reminders of the obstacles that you've failed to overcome as well as the typical pressure of being around family. We will explore how to avoid the chaos that lie just below the surface so that we can all have a more enjoyable holiday season.

Just in time for the upcoming holidays we have Todd White of Dry Farm Wines and he is poised to blow your minds with the truth behind the wine industry. Dry Farm Wines goes beyond the label of organic. Not only is it delicious, natural, healthy but it's infused with the energy of love.

Bethany O'Neill joins us to share her client testimonial on how energy alignment and Feng Shui helped her with her business. Bethany and her husband run their graphic design company from their home and she explains how Home Energy Design helped them out.

Today's episode hones in on disruptor #1, the mouth of Chi, your front door. What makes this area of the home so special? And why does it matter? In today's episode I'll teach you why the front door is key to your health and overall well-being.

All the way from Sydney, Australia, Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Tracey McMullen joins us. She discusses importance of self empowerment when it come to health care and how Modern Energetic Medicine can be an alternative to conventional medical solutions.

Barbara Chancey of Indoor Cycle Design is an expert in designing boutique fitness facilities. She talks about uniting the physical and emotional aspects in order to maximize the boutique fitness experience.

Author Mark Gober is a graduate of Princeton University where he studied finance. Despite conventional beginnings, Mark's fascination with the unknown led him to write "The End of Upside Down Thinking" which delves into the theories and myths that surround consciousness.

Lori is a client that had a particularly challenging home and was able to benefit greatly from getting a floor plan reading. Floor plan readings have more to do with energy and less to do with moving furniture around and Lori's testimony gives a good insight into this process

Sabrina Riccio, host of the Sovereign Society Podcast, joins us and demonstrates that Millennials have different DNA, a different make-up and a different way of doing things. They are here to create a new paradigm because the old ways simply aren’t working.

If you’re struggling with lack of self-confidence, self-sabotage or self-limiting beliefs this episode is for you. Dr. Danielle Dowling has been a close friend for several years and can offer solutions into why we tell ourselves that we can’t do something.

The Gates Team is kicking off Customer Appreciation Month by focusing on the success of some of our clients. Welcome Leslie Donaldson, a Feng Shui practitioner, who will tell us about her trials and tribulations about her journey.

Brittany Nickerson returns by popular demand to discuss how to winterize our gardens as summer comes to an end

This is a podcast that I've been trying to get up for over three months! So many of you have written in asking about more Feng Shui tips to boost your garden. Oddly enough, every time I would sit down to record it, something would pull me away. I soon realized that was the lesson. Too often we see our gardens as the April garden. You know the one filled with hope and new spring beginnings? We are weary of the fall because that means things are winding down. Not only do I share 41 ideas to help you feng shui your garden, but I also share with you ways to enjoy and embrace all the seasons, including the ones where nature is in her sweetest most quietest place!