No More Distractions
By Namaste City
No More DistractionsNov 08, 2022
Unleashing Your Inner Wisdom Part II with Ilona Pamplona
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In this episode of "No More Distractions," Ilona Pamplona, our postmodern oracle, shares crucial tools for navigating feelings of being lost or stuck. If you missed Part I, catch up on 'Unleashing Your Inner Wisdom: Tools for Deeper Self-Awareness.' Ilona invites us to cultivate peace and kindness through individual self-awareness, emphasizing the transformative power of investing time in understanding ourselves via our human design. Whether you're feeling aligned or seeking direction, consistency and deep intuition are your allies. Listen in to find out the tools that can accelerate your transformative journey. Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook, and don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to today's guest, Ilona Pamplona. Connect with her on Instagram @ilonapamplona. Thanks for being part of this mindful community. Stay tuned for more enriching conversations hosted by Sonia at Namaste City.
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Unleashing your Inner Wisdom with Ilona Pamplona Part 1
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In this episode, Sonia invites Ilona Pamplona, the postmodern oracle, to delve into the journey of unleashing your inner wisdom. Explore the transformative power of color, using 'This Journal is Your Mood Ring' as an oracle card. Ilona, an Astrology Informed Life Coach and author, shares insights on understanding your birth chart, excelling through astrology, and whether knowing others' birth charts aids in managing energies. Join us as we unravel the profound tools of astrology, blending it with Integrative Nutrition and Health Coaching. Ilona guides women in reconnecting with their inner selves, life purpose, and the emotions guided by the wisdom of the stars. Discover a unique approach that goes beyond astrology, integrating various modalities to unveil your true potential and find answers to life's questions.
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The healing powers of sound with George MacPherson Part 2
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In the last episode, George, a sound practitioner and guide, came to the studio to talk to us about sound meditation. He explains his journey and what brought him here today.
Studies have shown that sound meditation can help to reduce stress and anxiety, which are two common causes of sleep problems. Sound meditation can also help to promote relaxation and promote deeper sleep. We decided to bring in George to the podcast to hear his first hand opinion as a sound practitioner about the benefits of sound.
If you missed the last episode, please go back and listen because we share good introductory information about sound. In this episode, part II of ‘The healing powers of Sound’, we dive in deeper and explore if sound can actually heal you.
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The Healing Power of Sound with George MacPherson Part 1
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In this episode of the No More Distractions podcast, the host talks about the potential healing power of sound meditation with guest George MacPherson, an intuitive sound meditation practitioner based in Brooklyn, New York.
Sound meditation is a practice that uses sound to help people relax, focus, and heal. Sound can be used to stimulate different parts of the body and mind, leading to a variety of benefits, including reduced stress, improved sleep, and increased focus. Are you ready to learn more about sound and sound meditation? Start listening!
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The Fear of Failure: How to Overcome It and Achieve Your Goals with Sonia Onasi
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In this episode of the No More Distractions podcast, the host talks about how to embrace our uniqueness and overcome our fears to take action towards achieving our dreams. Overall, this episode is a valuable resource for anyone who is struggling with fear or self-doubt. The host's insights and personal stories are inspiring and can help listeners to overcome their fears and take action towards their goals.
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How to Be More Productive Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being with Irina Kapetanakis
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In this episode of the No More Distractions podcast, we interview Irina Kapetanakis, a private investor with a passion for empowering women-led businesses. Irina shares her insights on time management, leading multiple businesses, and how she fearlessly embraces her many roles without caving into guilt. Overall, this episode is a valuable resource for anyone who is struggling to balance multiple roles and responsibilities. Irina's insights are practical and inspiring, and they can help you to create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
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Are you an ethical and mindful consumer? with Jo Mantzou
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My sister, Jo, is back to chat with me about mindful consumerism. We unpack the different terms of slow, vegan, and sustainable fashion. Something that should get ALL of us thinking. Each and every one of us are consumers of products and our everyday decisions can have a huge impact.
Here's some of the companies and organizations we are referring to during the episode:
www.degrwear.com @dgrwear
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/
https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/
https://sustainablefashiontoolkit.com/
https://libguides.library.kent.edu/c.php?g=278009&p=1853571
Ioanna's passions have always been building communities, cultivating a sustainability mindset, and developing talent. When she was 15 years old she made it her life's mission to share her knowledge with her peers, so she founded a student organization called "NGSW", New Generation Sustainable World in Greece, which was the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. Fascinated by the complexity of human interactions she got her Bachelor's in Psychology and Communications from St. Lawrence '20 and her Master's in Strategic Management from Pace University '22. She is currently the Chief of Staff and VP of Client Enablement at Aptivio, a B2B SaaS startup that aims to democratize access to Revenue AI. Working on projects related to the future of work, sustainability, IMPACT, and EdTech.
Book references: Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss, M.D.
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How to practice courage and growth? with Ahmed Soliman
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"As You Are" - In this episode, we talk about the idea of recognizing where we are at any giving moment and how we can work with that.
It is a solo practice that encourages us to look within. It requires work and commitment to personal growth in order to accept who we are
BUT how do we find who we really are?
Ahmed Soliman @yogisoli, a NYC yoga teacher, joins us and shares some great tips on how to practice courage and growth while truly accepting and embracing ourselves. Ahmed Soliman began his professional life as a wildlife biologist and environmental scientist. Serving the natural environment and helping to recover endangered species was his way of giving to a greater good. This is a concept that he carries daily into his yogic lifestyle, both in teaching and in practice, seeking to serve the community in a way that supports strength, healing, and sustainability. He also brings his science background to his students through yoga retreats in locations that provide the incomparable forces of nature as a backdrop to our yoga journeys.
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Can yoga help you find your center in a busy city like NYC? with Kristina Headrick
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In this episode, we get realistic and we talk about greek heritage, entrepreneurship, work life balance, energy vampires and personal integrity. Our guest, Kristina Headrick, talks about what keeps her sane in living in the very exciting, full of energy, and very expensive New York City. She shares her professional journey with us but also what lead her into launching her successful business @Yia.Mas and how it all came into play together.
Yia.Mas marries Kristina's Greek upbringing with her research on Greek philosophy, dance, design, and culture. Kristina's curiosity and appreciation for self-inquiry inspire her to share Greek folk remedies and ancient traditions and promote Greece beyond the usual diaspora narrative.
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How is yoga more than asana?
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“Yoga is not a work-out, it is a work-in. And this is the point of spiritual practice, to make us teachable, to open our hearts, and focus our awareness, so that we can know what we already know, and be who we already are.” In this episode we dive into mindfulness, spirituality, and the importance of understanding who we are. FREE Journal Prompts E-notebook : https://namastecitylife.com/offerings/ Follow Along On Video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYde5dTzK-msMTuAlH2J0Tw Join the community on Instagram @namastecity : https://www.instagram.com/namastecity/?hl=en Credits The audio for this episode was produced by NuEarth aka @NuEarthOffical. The video for this episode was produce by Nicole Marquez.
Can you travel to the past with hypnosis? with Jo Mantzou
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Another episode is out and it is a juicy one. My sister comes in to the studio and describes to me (us) her first time EVER experience with hypnosis. She specifically tries past life regression hypnosis which takes an individual back through time to their previous lives or incarnations by accessing memories and experiences that are normally hidden in their subconscious mind.
Ioanna's passions have always been building communities, cultivating a sustainability mindset, and developing talent. When she was 15 years old she made it her life's mission to share her knowledge with her peers, so she founded a student organization called "NGSW", New Generation Sustainable World in Greece, which was the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. Fascinated by the complexity of human interactions she got her Bachelor's in Psychology and Communications from St. Lawrence '20 and her Master's in Strategic Management from Pace University '22. She is currently the Chief of Staff and VP of Client Enablement at Aptivio, a B2B SaaS startup that aims to democratize access to Revenue AI. Working on projects related to the future of work, sustainability, IMPACT, and EdTech.
Book references: Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L. Weiss, M.D.
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How to Rebrand Youself? with Cathy Madeo Part 2
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Why did Cathy Madeo had no other choice than to be successful in her career? During part I of this interview, Cathy @cathymadeoyoga explains what she did to fill in the gap in the online yoga industry market and how she provided something different to the community. During this episode, Cathy gives some advice on when is the right time to sell your products on social media and how important it is to build credibility for yourself in order to succeed in a very saturated market. She also shares with us her fun journey with Tiktok and her everyday life as an entrepreneur. Follow Along On Video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYde5dTzK-msMTuAlH2J0Tw Join the community on Instagram @namastecity : https://www.instagram.com/namastecity/?hl=en Credits The audio for this episode was produced by NuEarth aka @NuEarthOffical. The video for this episode was produce by Nicole Marquez.
How To Rebrand Yourself? with Cathy Madeo Part 1
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First Episode of 2023 and we are kicking it of with Cathy Madeo! Cathy has risen to the top as a yoga expert, entrepreneur, social media influencer and founder of Cathy Madeo Yoga and was featured in Forbes People in 2022. Cathy gets real with us and shares her journey and her life in Chicago, then LA (which used to be considered the mecca of yoga on the west coast), her life on the east coast and then Florida. Life threw some curveballs at her but she was able to rebrand herself starting from zero! Her experience with yoga and her determination allowed her to build a Global Online Yoga School - Cathy Madeo Yoga. To-date Cathy has led 12 teacher trainings, and graduated 250 people in over 40 countries!
You can connect through her personal instagram account @cathymadeoyoga.
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How To Be Your Authentic Self? with with Janice Liou Part 2
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Part 2 of How To Be Your Authentic Self is here! In this episode, we dug deeper into how you can find your own passion, how to push the fear of rejection and follow your life’s purpose, and much more. Listen now! Janice is the founder of Whole In One International, LLC., Janice is a digital entrepreneur in the wellness industry. With the mission to empower others to believe in possibility, she created Om Life Living - a mindful yoga app designed to fuel personal development and instill balance on-and-off the mat - and Om Life Business - a suite of business programs to help wellness professionals build their personal brand online while creating digital products/offerings. She has a passion for living life to its absolute fullest and shares this message through her creative content with a social following of wellness enthusiasts and ambitious self-starters.
How To Be Your Authentic Self? with Janice Liou Part 1
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Hello All! Welcome to Season 2 of the ‘No More Distractions' podcast hosted by Namaste City. In this episode we talk about being your true and authentic self. Janice talks openly about taking a leap of faith to change her career and pursue yoga full time. Her passion and persistence led her to expanding her business to something even greater and now transfers her knowledge and provides guidance to those who are building their own brand. Janice is the founder of Whole In One International, LLC., Janice is a digital entrepreneur in the wellness industry. With the mission to empower others to believe in possibility, she created Om Life Living - a mindful yoga app designed to fuel personal development and instill balance on-and-off the mat - and Om Life Business - a suite of business programs to help wellness professionals build their personal brand online while creating digital products/offerings. She has a passion for living life to its absolute fullest and shares this message through her creative content with a social following of wellness enthusiasts and ambitious self-starters.
Why is "Busy" The New Norm? with Alexa Aliberti Part 2
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Our conversation with @lexx.franco continues. We talk about about stress and how to deal with different kinds of stress depending on how its caused. We also dive deep into trauma, how to categorize trauma and how to be act as a lifeline support to friends and family that suffer from PTSD. Stay tuned till the end of the episode for a yummy meditation.
Alexa Aliberti is a licensed social worker - specifically a psychotherapist and a Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Both allow her to provide a safe space for clients and students to break down their barriers and face their biggest fears to improve their overall quality of life.
Why is "Busy" The New Norm? with Alexa Aliberti Part 1
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@lexx.franco comes in to the studio with me to talk about stress and particularly chronic stress which is constant and persists over an extended period of time, and can be pretty overwhelming. We talk about why we like staying super busy, ways to deal with stress, and the necessary daily self-care ritual we should all have!
Alexa Aliberti is a licensed social worker - specifically a psychotherapist and a Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Both allow her to provide a safe space for clients and students to break down their barriers and face their biggest fears to improve their overall quality of life.
How to Align Mind, Body, and Soul Charlie Sage - Part 2
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Charlie Sage comes in to the podcast studio with me to record a groundbreaking episode on aligning our mind, body, and soul. During Part II we dive deeper into how we can become and stay in alignment.
We also talk about focusing on the process and executing with no distractions #FOMO.
Charlie Sage is a Consciousness Guide, Holistic Life Coach, and Energy Specialist. Her soul mission in this life is to lovingly guide others back to their soul so they can remember who they are, connect back to their “I Am” Consciousness and create the life they were born to live on Earth.
How to Align Mind, Body, and Soul with Charlie Sage - Part 1
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In this episode @imcharliesage comes in to the podcast studio with me to record a groundbreaking episode on aligning our mind, body, and soul. We talk about why it is so important to keep a healthy mind, body, and soul and why everything is so interconnected.
Charlie Sage is a Consciousness Guide, Holistic Life Coach, and Energy Specialist. Her soul mission in this life is to lovingly guide others back to their soul so they can remember who they are, connect back to their “I Am” Consciousness and create the life they were born to live on Earth.
How Do We Manifest Our Dreams - Part 2
In this episode we explore the spiritual tools and rituals of manifesting.
We provide a great recommendation of a book if you want to get started and talk about religion and self-compassion. Tune in now and start transforming your thoughts into reality.
Ilona Pamplona is here to demystify your life’s purpose by normalizing your esoteric experience. She helped dozens of women reconnect with their inner world, harness the magic of their emotions, and transform their most important relationship: the one they have with themselves.
Namaste in a City - Intro
Do you live in a city and feel distracted? Do you carry on other people’s anxieties and fears? Take a listen and see if you resonate with that. Together we can explore ways to separate from others, embrace this empathetic skillset and protect ourselves.
How Do We Manifest Our Dreams - Part 1
In this episode, we are talking about the super power of Manifesting with @ilonapamplona, the post-modern Oracle. We are exploring the definition of manifesting and how you can speak our dreams into reality. Our conversation was so good and went in depth about the different spiritual tools and rituals that we split it in two parts. Tune into the second part next month.
Ilona Pamplona is here to demystify your life’s purpose by normalizing your esoteric experience. She helped dozens of women reconnect with their inner world, harness the magic of their emotions, and transform their most important relationship: the one they have with themselves.