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Beneath the Calm

Beneath the Calm

By: Jacinta Yang
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We all wear masks. We all have that composed exterior we show the world. But what happens when the day ends and you're alone with your thoughts? What's really going on beneath that calm surface?

"Beneath the Calm" is where we explore the deeper currents that shape our lives - the unspoken pressures, the quiet struggles, the moments when maintaining that steady exterior becomes exhausting. This isn't about crisis or breakdown; it's about the human experience of navigating life's complexities while keeping it together on the outside.

Host Jacinta, creator of the popular "Self Aware Soul" podcast on Spotify and YouTube, brings her unique perspective and healing arts background to these conversations. Known for creating safe spaces for authentic dialogue, Jacinta now focuses specifically on the experiences and challenges that often go unspoken in men's lives.

Whether you're dealing with relationship challenges, career pressures, family dynamics, or just the weight of expectations, this show acknowledges that strength isn't about having it all figured out. It's about being real about what's actually happening beneath the surface.

Join us for honest conversations that go deeper than the headlines of our lives. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is admit that even when everything looks fine, there's always more to the story.

Beneath the Calm - where real conversations happen.


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Episodes
  • Finding Peace in Uncertainty
    Nov 19 2025

    Listeners will gain profound insights into the hidden impact of unresolved trauma and grief, and how suppressing emotions can affect both mental and physical health. Mike's journey from silence to healing and self-discovery offers hope and practical wisdom for anyone struggling with their own pain.

    This episode will resonate with those who have experienced loss, carry emotional burdens in silence, or are navigating their own healing journey. Mike's message that "vulnerability is strength" challenges traditional notions of resilience and provides a roadmap for confronting inner struggles.

    Why they should listen:

    This is a conversation that offers real hope and transformation. Mike's honest account of his healing path demonstrates that it's never too late to find peace. Whether you're dealing with grief, trauma, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, Mike's story will inspire you to break your own silence and begin your healing journey. His insights on how trauma manifests in our bodies and the power of therapy and spiritual healing offer actionable pathways for transformation.

    In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Mike Maclaughlin to explore a truth many of us avoid: the weight of unexpressed grief and trauma doesn't just disappear—it lives in our bodies, our relationships, and our daily struggles. After losing his father to dementia in high school and facing the devastating loss of his grandparents, Mike spent years silencing his pain, believing vulnerability was weakness. Through his candid sharing about carrying these burdens alone, Mike reveals how our most painful moments can become our greatest teachers when we finally have the courage to face them. This isn't just another mental health conversation—it's a raw, honest look at what happens when we finally stop running from ourselves.

    Mike's transformation through therapy and spiritual healing offers a blueprint for anyone carrying burdens they've never spoken aloud. He shares how physical health issues became the catalyst for addressing decades of unresolved trauma, and why facing our inner demons is the only way to true freedom. If you've ever felt like you're carrying weights no one can see, or wondered why healing feels so elusive, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Ready to begin your own healing journey? Listen to Self-Aware Soul on Spotify, subscribe to our YouTube channel @jacintahealingarts, and visit JacintaHealingArts.com to discover transformative services designed to help you release trauma, reconnect with your authentic self, and find the peace you deserve. Your healing starts now.

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    59 mins
  • Bend- Dont Break
    Nov 12 2025

    Running a business isn't just about strategy and numbers—it tests your patience, emotional resilience, and sense of self in ways nothing else can. In this powerful episode of Beneath the Calm, host Jacinta Yang, RRPr. CCH—author, holistic healer, and RRCO member—sits down with Christina Liu, an award-winning Economic Development Officer who has spent nearly a decade supporting entrepreneurs through their toughest moments. Together, they dive into the real struggles business owners face: the sleepless nights, the self-doubt, the pressure to always perform, and the weight many men carry trying to be strong providers. This isn't surface-level advice—it's an honest conversation about the emotional toll of entrepreneurship and how to navigate it without losing yourself.

    If you've ever questioned whether you have what it takes, felt overwhelmed by the demands of building something from scratch, or wondered how others keep going when it gets hard—this episode is for you. Christina shares practical strategies, community resources, and real stories of resilience that prove bending doesn't mean breaking. Jacinta brings her holistic perspective on mental health and healing, creating a space where vulnerability meets actionable wisdom. Whether you're an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or simply facing life's pressures, you'll walk away with tools to stay strong, permission to ask for help, and the reminder that true resilience is about flexibility, not perfection.

    The real struggles entrepreneurs face that nobody talks about—from 3 AM anxiety to self-doubt—and realize they're not alone. Christina Liu brings nearly a decade of experience working directly with business owners to share honest insights into the emotional weight of entrepreneurship.

    Practical, actionable strategies for managing stress, protecting mental health, and building resilience without burning out. These aren't theories—they're proven tools Christina has seen work for countless entrepreneurs navigating their toughest moments.

    Permission to seek support and be human while pursuing your dreams. This conversation breaks down the myth that you have to handle everything alone, especially for men who feel pressure to show no weakness.

    Bottom line: Listeners will leave feeling less alone, better equipped with real tools, and reminded that true strength isn't about being unbreakable—it's about knowing how to bend without breaking. This is the honest, empowering conversation many people need but rarely find.

    Connect with Jacinta at www.JacintaHealingArts.com, follow @jacintaHealingArt on Instagram, or visit her YouTube channel at youtube.com/@jacintahealingarts for more resources on holistic healing and navigating life's challenges with grace.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinaliu/

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    58 mins
  • What hope looks like
    Nov 5 2025

    A powerful reminder that hope isn't something you find when life falls apart — it's something already within you. Melissa Taylor's story shows that adversity doesn't break us; it reveals who we truly are.


    Why Listen?


    Feeling stuck or hopeless? Learn that hopelessness is a signal, not a dead end — it's an invitation to rise

    Questioning your purpose? Discover how your "day job" might be the vehicle for your real mission (like Melissa's real estate career became her platform to transform lives)

    Facing adversity? See how one woman turned childhood struggle into her greatest strength

    Seeking authenticity? Experience a conversation guided by intuition and spiritual wisdom — including the channeled message that shifted Melissa's entire perspective


    This episode proves: adversity doesn't shape you, it reveals you. And that's where hope lives

    What happens when a child born to "fix everything" realizes she was never broken to begin with? Melissa Taylor arrived as the youngest of four in a family already struggling — not celebrated, but assigned a role before she could even speak. She spent years learning that people need you to be defined, boxed up, and placed in a lane so they feel comfortable. But what if there is no lane for you? In this raw conversation, Melissa shares how adversity doesn't define us — it reveals us. And hope isn't something we find; it's something we uncover within.

    This episode includes the channeled message I received for Melissa during a healing session — a message that shifted everything. While the world sees a successful realtor and business coach, spirit showed me the truth: real estate is just the vehicle. Her real purpose is transforming lives. We explore how career paths are often divine setups, why being undefined creates freedom, and how hopelessness isn't your end — it's your breakthrough. If you're navigating adversity, questioning your purpose, or tired of fitting into others' definitions, this conversation will remind you: your most powerful self isn't found in definition, it's discovered in the journey.

    website: Melissataylorteam.ca

    Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissataylorrealestate

    Intagram: @melissataylor_realestate

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    59 mins
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