In this episode we speak about:

• Laura’s journey from fashion and living in NYC to Meditation and sharing Vedic Wisdom for modern living

• Amidst a vast array of Meditation techniques & lineages - what is Vedic Meditation

• The benefits of a cultivating a devotional meditation practice - exploring and touching on those who may struggle with meditation and how some is always better than none

• How we can lean into Vedic wisdom in times of global turmoil

• How meditation can offer us an opportunity to be of greater service

• Laura’s passion for empowering women through Meditation and lineage that is often dominated by men

• Using the practice of meditation to navigate life’s ebb & flow as a woman

• What it means to be able to share in community and collective care

Resources

Book: Yoga Vasistha by Swami Venkatesananda

ABOUT LAURA

Laura Poole is a Vedic meditation teacher and founder of Mahasoma – supporting Vedic meditators and teachers with feminine-led Vedic wisdom, embodiment practices, and community.

Laura has trained intensively over the past 15 years with great masters in Australia and India. She currently resides in Noosa on her 3-acre homestead, growing a syntropic food-forest and biodynamic vegetable garden. Laura teaches in Noosa, Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay, and India. She shares the transformative wisdom of Vedic meditation, Vedanta, and Ayurveda, in an engaging, relevant, and humorous way that allows people to make deep discoveries about themselves and their purpose. She is a dedicated leader in the meditation space inspiring people to take care of their mental and physical health, while encouraging them to make a real difference in the world.

Passionate about community and aware of its transformative power, Laura brings people together in uplifting shared experiences through Vedic meditation courses, meditation events, and India retreats. Her intention is to share simple ‘how-to’ techniques for creating awakening, balance, and harmony, while supporting people to live a heart-based life in flow with nature.

Laura was also an original co-founder/co-creator of 1 Giant Mind Australia and its free Learn to Meditate app.

To learn Vedic meditation with Laura head to laurapoole.com

mahasoma.com

Instagram @laura_poole

Instagram @mahasoma

www.higherstatesofyoga.com

Instagram @katepayneyoga

This episode was recorded upon Bindal, Wulgurukaba and Gubbi Gubbi Country.

In today’s episode I am in conversation with Dr Amanda Waaldyk, the founder and director of Angea Acupuncture & Yoga, an integrative Chinese medicine practice that supports women through every phase of life.

Amanda’s approach is soul meets science, guiding her patients to ultimate health with whole body medicine. 

During our conversation we explore the integration between East & West modalities, Womb health & Healing, Women’s Cycles and why it’s so important to be a voice for change. 

In this episode we speak about:

1. How Women’s Health and supporting women through TCM,  Yoga and Womb Healing has become Amanda’s life’s work

2. The evolution of East modalities into Western Culture and Practice

3. Supporting women through conception

4. Menstrual Cycle Empowerment for Self and the next generation of Women

5. The differences between Womb Health & Healing and Global Womb Healing for our Collective

6. Amanda’s profound experience of undertaking a Vision Quest 

7. Why in a world full of resources do we continue to see the rise in Women’s Health issues

8. Being a Voice for change

9. Yoga as a healing modality for the menstrual cycle, birth & postpartum 

Amanda’s Vision for Women’s Wellness

A healed world, healed wombs and a world that is run by the divine feminine. When women come together magic happens and we heal. 

www.angea.com.au

www.instagram.com/angea_acupuncture_yoga 

www.instagram.com/katepayneyoga

In this episode we speak about:

• GURU's & Shady Marketing - Self Proclaimed Gurus and questionable authenticity.

• Wealth & Lifestyle Signalling - Dissecting the tactics used in the wellness industry employed to attract attention and build a following.

• What is ethical marketing and what it takes to build a brand with integrity. 

ABOUT MIA

Campaign Del Mar Founder, Global Marketing Strategist and the ‘REAL’ Emily in Paris, Mia Fileman. 

Besides having earnt the nickname "The Campaign Lady", Mia is an expert marketing strategist and founder of Campaign Del Mar. You'll love her hard hitting, no BS marketing expertise honed by 20 years in the industry. She is a widely published writer for publications including Social Media Examiner, Mumbrella, Marketing Mag, Smart Company and Better Marketing.

The first decade of her career was spent in brand management roles for global consumer brands Vegemite, Kraft, Maybelline and BIC in France. Now? She's a full-time trainer, mentor and consultant that works with you to drive your business results. Strap in for your journey to marketing glory.

Website:

https://www.campaigndelmar.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campaign_del_mar/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miafileman/

Got Marketing? Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4CypxXEbzsSSlMzah14ugV?si=b5cfda8794ba41e3

This episode was recorded on Bindal, Wulgurukaba and Larrakia Country.

Connect with Kate via highersatesofyoga.com or Instagram www.instagram.com/katepayneyoga