In this week's episode, I'm joined by Catherine Duncan, board-certified chaplain and author of the new book Everyday Awakening: Five Practices for Living Fully, Feeling Deeply, and Coming into Your Heart and Soul, for a moving conversation about  spiritual awakening and living authentically.  Catherine shares the genesis of her new book and how it has become a beacon for many who yearn for a more meaningful existence.

Catherine goes on to share how two incredibly difficult experiences – battling a rare childhood cancer at  eleven years old and later, staring death in the face during a heart-stopping whitewater rafting incident in Costa Rica. –  ultimately shaped her perspective  towards a life of spiritual awakening and authentic living.  She also details how she turned her trials into triumphs, and shifted gears in her professional career to pursue her calling.

We delve into the depths of Catherine's own spiritual journey and uncover what spirituality truly means to her. In our conversation, Catherine shares why its important to embrace an authentic life and harness the power of forgiveness, and encourages us all to live vibrantly, courageously, and with an open mind, ready to learn at every bend.

Lastly, we explore the fertile soil of mindfulness and how to live fully in the present moment. Catherine illuminates the significance of neuroplasticity, the art of naming feelings to soothe the nervous system, and her love for practicing gratitude daily. As you journey with us, you will uncover that your spirituality is unique to you and discover how love is the highest vibrational energy we can hold in our bodies. This episode is more than merely a conversation; it's a journey into self-discovery and awakening.

Connect with Catherine:
Website: https://www.learningtolive.org/about
IG: https://www.instagram.com/catherineduncanmabcc/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Awakening-Practices-Living-Feeling/dp/163755608X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1TMX414BZMIFP&keywords=catherine+duncan+everyday+awakening&qid=1700509585&sprefix=catherine+duncan%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3ahwTlqiLU&list=PL-ltQ6Xzo-Ong4AXHstWTyHhvic536OuO
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