The Conscious Collaboration

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By: Emily Zaunbrecher

The Conscious Collaboration Podcast brings together entrepreneurs, changemakers, and thought leaders. We aim to highlight the people who embody the idea of aligned mind, body, and business. Each week, we share, discuss, and learn from the various experiences and ideas of our guest experts. Through our discovery, we find a path to aligned mind, body, and business.

Cutting Through the Noise: Power, Precision & End-of-Year Truths
#190
Today at 5:00 AM

In this final check-in of the year, Lisa and Emily channel the wild clarity of the Gemini Full Moon and bring us a potent energetic transmission for closing out 2025 and walking powerfully into 2026.

Through cards, conversation, and cosmic insight, they unpack:

⚡ What “great vigor” means for conscious creators

⚡ Why brute force doesn’t equal progress

⚡ The sacred power of cutting through illusions, half-truths, and distractions

⚡ Manifestation tips rooted in real-world alignment—not just intention

This episode is a fiery reminder that abundance isn’t just about momentum—it’s about discernme...


Fellowship, Frequency & Finding Your People
#189
12/17/2025

In this energy check-in, Lisa and Emily explore what it really takes to feel connected during times of personal growth, social overstimulation, and shifting community dynamics. From ancient wells to ghost tours, holiday party energetics to spiritual nourishment, this conversation weaves humor and depth into one powerful message:

Your people will find you—but only if you’re first willing to find yourself.

They dive into:

💫 Why surface-level connections aren’t bad—but soul-level ones nourish

💫 Fellowship vs. false belonging

💫 The energetic power of showing up as your authentic self

💫 How...


Karma, Clarity & Conscious Collaboration
#188
12/10/2025

In this soul-stirring follow-up, Lisa and Emily lean into the energy of boundaries, clarity, and what it means to collaborate with integrity. If you’ve ever questioned your role in a dynamic—be it in business, friendship, or spiritual partnership—this episode helps you untangle what’s karmic, what’s yours, and what you’re finally done carrying.

Expect real talk about:

🌀 Holding your worth in collaborative spaces

🌀 The difference between friendship and professionalism

🌀 When “helping” turns into energetic leakage

🌀 Why pricing integrity is a spiritual practice

This one is for the visionar...


Eat, Love, Leave Early: Staying Grounded Through the Holidays
#187
12/03/2025

The holidays can be magical—but also a lot. In this light yet empowering mini-episode, Emily puts on her health coach hat and shares practical, loving tips for staying grounded, nourished, and clear-headed through the season. Lisa adds her energetic perspective on how to protect your frequency in social settings.

You’ll learn:

✔️ Why “food consent” is a thing—and how to honor yours

✔️ How to pregame your plate (without guilt or restriction)

✔️ Smart potluck strategies + how to dodge pressure politely

✔️ How boundaries are actually a form of self-respect

There’s wisdom, humor...


New Life, Who Dis? — When Your Business Evolves and So Do You
#186
11/26/2025

Ever feel like you’ve outgrown your business but can’t tell if it’s a glow-up or a breakdown? Same. In this week’s episode, Emily shares a deeply personal decision: closing the physical doors of her yoga studio after seven impactful years. But don’t call it a goodbye—this is a phoenix-level rebirth.

We dive into:

Shedding old skins (and why kittens and snakes have it figured out)The emotional rollercoaster of letting go of “what worked”Shifting from survival hustle to strategic, soul-aligned evolutionFaith, fire, and funny metaphors that will have you reflecting and l...


From Snake Skin to South Park: Laughing Through the Let-Go
#185
11/19/2025

What do Buddhist monks, cartoon chaos, and snakeskin have in common?

Apparently… your spiritual upgrade.

In this week’s episode, Lisa and Emily ride the wave of 11/11 portal energy, swapping burnout for belly laughs and self-seriousness for something a little softer (and much more real).

They unpack:

Why you might be feeling extra sensitive or stretched thin right nowWhat to do when you’re evolving faster than your outer life can keep upHow karma actually works when you’re not forcing or fixingAnd why South Park might be your unexpected spiritua...


Big Energy, Quiet Moves: A Solo I Ching Check-In
#184
11/12/2025

In this solo drop-in from Lisa (while Emily is on a well-deserved vacay — but very much present in the field 💫), we explore what it means to hold massive energy… without burning out or breaking down.

This week’s I Ching reading brings forward two contrasting yet deeply connected energetic invitations. 

Together, they ask:

✨ Can you expand without overreaching?

 ✨ Are you willing to pause… even when things are peaking?

 ✨ What’s possible when stillness becomes strategy?

Lisa unpacks the tension between the bigness of the moment and the wisdom of staying grou...


Trust the Well Within: Pressure, Purpose & the Pyramid Path
#183
11/05/2025

In this week’s Conscious Collaboration mashup, Lisa sits down with special guest Michele McTeague (Emily is with us in spirit!) to explore the swirling energies of temporary obstacles, excessive pressure, and how to ground ourselves in clarity — even when it feels like the dam might burst.

Through an intuitive I Ching conversation, they unpack how we often ignore our inner wisdom, delay our growth, or attempt to do hard things without proper grounding. 

What if your clarity is already here... you just don’t trust it yet?

They also explore:

🌊 Why being...


No Martyr Cookie: Prioritizing Health Over Hustle
#182
10/29/2025

In this reflective episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily navigate the energetic shift toward year’s end, the power of hormetic stressors, and how to stay grounded amidst seasonal chaos. With real talk on cycle syncing, metabolic flexibility, and the temptation to take on too much, they explore how to resist martyrdom culture, embrace intentional challenge, and show up from a place of true vitality.

You’ll hear:

How to decode when it’s time to rest vs. when it’s time to riseThe subtle seduction of over-giving (and why it doesn't earn you a “m...


Cutting Through the Snakeskin: Embrace the Ick
#181
10/22/2025

In this episode of The Conscious Collaboration, Emily and Lisa drop into a real-time reflection on the uncomfortable, in-between spaces of growth — the kind that feels like shedding a skin you’ve already outgrown, but haven’t quite released.

Together, they explore:

What “spiritual red flags” actually feel likeHow ego can mask as intuition during transitionsWhy the ick, irritation, or awkwardness is often the invitation to cut cords with an outdated version of you

With references to snakeskin, the I Ching, and even a wink to Titanic, this conversation blends humor, honesty, and energy wisdom to...


Snakeskin Season: When Growth Feels Like Crawling Out of Your Own Life
#180
10/15/2025

Ever feel like you’re halfway out of your old self, but not quite ready to slither into the new one?

In this episode of Conscious Collaboration, Lisa and Emily explore what they’re calling Snakeskin Season: the raw, disorienting, sacred space of transformation when you’re shedding who you were… but haven’t fully stepped into who you’re becoming.

You’ll hear us unpack:

 🐍 Why your body might feel "off" when you're on the edge of expansion

 🐍 The difference between “I’m not ready” and “I’m integrating”

 🐍 How to hold space for your le...


Between Downloads & Deadlines: The Energy Shift You Didn’t Schedule
#179
10/08/2025

In this episode of Conscious Collaboration, we press pause on polished and get real about the weird liminal space of personal and energetic evolution; where your calendar looks fine, your to-do list is solid… and yet, something’s shifting.

Lisa and Emily unpack what it’s like to be mid-upgrade, a.k.a. when your voice wants stillness, your rituals stop working, and your system is integrating things your mind hasn't caught up to yet.

We cover:

Why it’s okay to feel "off" even when everything looks “on”The art of honoring your energetic ed...


Wax On, Worthiness: What Mr. Miyagi Knew About Energy Mastery
#178
10/02/2025

Are you trying to “heal,” “align,” or “manifest” your way into worthiness?

In this Conscious Collaboration episode, we invite you to pause the self-help hustle and lean into a softer, more embodied path. We explore the moments that feel like nothing is happening and why they may be the very spaces where everything is taking root.

If you’ve been feeling like your inner child is showing up unannounced, or your energy feels more like a test than a flow, this conversation is your nudge to listen deeper.

👣 What if the structure you’re resisting is the...


From Survival to Freedom: The Power of Truth and Self-Awareness with Felisha D. McCaskill
#177
09/24/2025

In this episode, Lisa and Emily welcome Felisha D. McCaskill for an honest and powerful conversation about healing, self-awareness, and the courage to tell your truth. Felisha shares her personal journey of transformation and how she moved from survival into freedom by learning to recognize, trust, and express her own voice.

They explore how inner work reveals the deeper layers of self, the role of self-forgiveness, and what it means to show up as your whole self in your relationships, business, and personal evolution. Felisha offers real, relatable insight into choosing truth over comfort, listening to your...


Gathering for Abundance: Community, Leadership & September Shift
#176
09/17/2025

Florida’s “micro-seasons,” beach sunrises, and real-life resilience set the stage for a heart-opening chat on community. 

Our I Ching divination and intuitive discussion points to the power of coming together, discerning who to rally around, and sharing the harvest when things go well. We talk about checking on neighbors beyond the default “I’m fine,” organizing your own gathering if the vibe isn’t right, and leading with benevolence when you have the bandwidth. 

Expect reflective storytelling, a few hurricane-season one-liners, and a playful nod to a certain iconic September song.


Join us ins...


From Tower to Transcendence through Fire Alchemy
#175
09/10/2025

We recorded in that spicy, between-eclipses atmosphere and followed the sparks into a convo about turning shake-ups into forward motion. 

Think phoenix vibes, creative ignition, and the art of alchemizing “What just happened?!” into one clear, courageous step. Expect gentle reminders like “don’t freak out,” a playful detour through breaker-breaker radio humor and dragon-den ambiance, and practical riffs on letting inspiration lead without over-planning (hi, Virgos). 

Tune in for essence, momentum, and a laugh when you need it most.

Join us inside of our closed and private Facebook group, the Conscious Collaboration Collective...


Rainbows from the Well: A Soulful Energy Check-In
#174
09/03/2025

In this episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily dive into the dreamy, swampy swirl of current cosmic energies...those moments when everything feels like Mercury might be in retrograde (but isn’t). 

Guided by a dramatic draw from the I Ching, they explore the inner invitation to slow down, replenish from within, and move forward with understated elegance. You’ll hear intuitive downloads about divine timing, sacred boundaries, and the quiet magic that happens when you become your own source. 

Expect reflections on nourishment, grace, and why now is the moment to drink...


Backpacks, Burnout & Breakthroughs: A Conscious Conversation on School, Support & Sovereignty
#173
08/27/2025

It’s back-to-school season—and for many families, that means a swirl of expectations, transitions, and emotional tides.

In this grounded yet expansive episode, Emily and Lisa are joined by educator and learning success coach Yvette Sequino for a timely and transformative conversation. From the invisible pressure kids are carrying to the ways parents and caregivers can recalibrate their support, this episode shines light on what real, heart-centered advocacy looks like in 2025.

This one is for anyone navigating school mornings, screen-time negotiations, late-night worries—or simply trying to hold space for the growing humans in their...


It Was Never a Roadblock—Just a Redirect
#172
08/20/2025

What if the pressure you felt last week was never a setback—but a signal?

In this expansive, grounded, and deeply honest episode, Emily and Lisa reflect on the transition from inner turbulence to embodied clarity. As summer starts to soften and Virgo season whispers order into the mix, they explore the freedom that comes when you stop pushing through the chaos—and instead, align with your next right step.

You’ll hear real stories, unfiltered moments, and powerful reminders that aligned progress often starts in the quiet. This is an invitation to reset your rhythm...


Return to Innocence: Reclaiming Joy, Fire, and the Inner Child
#171
08/13/2025

What if the obstacle isn’t in your way… but the way?


In this soulful and spirited episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily welcome returning guest Dr. Carlos Garcia and first-time guest Supna Doshi for a heart-led conversation about remembering the wisdom of our inner child — the joy, the curiosity, and the unshakable truth that we are whole, even when we’re still becoming.

Together, they explore what it means to return to innocence — not as naïveté, but as a powerful energetic recalibration. The kind that allows us to meet conf...


Stop Manifesting the TEMU Version of Your Desires
#170
08/06/2025

Is what you’re calling in actually what you want — or just the knockoff version that showed up fast?

In this candid and playful episode, Emily and Lisa explore the energetic nuance behind manifestation, refinement, and resonance. Through the lens of a timely I Ching reading, they unpack the cosmic cues inviting us to clarify what we truly desire… and to release the rest.

This one’s a delicious mix of laughter, real talk, and energy alignment. You’ll hear how to stop settling for the “cheap versions” of your dreams — in business, in relationships, and in self-lead...


Micro Moves & Meaningful Divergence: Clarity in the Chaos
#169
07/30/2025

In this spontaneous and soul-nourishing episode of The Conscious Collaboration, Emily and Lisa riff on the subtle energies guiding us right now — from summer heatwaves and childlike joy to energetic burnout and navigating diverging paths in business and relationships.

They explore the power of tending to the “small stuff” — the often-overlooked details and rhythms that hold the key to momentum, clarity, and sustainable growth. Through the lens of the I Ching and their own lived wisdom, the duo dives into how shifting interests, changing collaborations, and even healthy competition can be part of a natural evolution — if we’re will...


Audit Your Energy, Take Out Your Trash
#168
07/23/2025

What’s lingering in your space, energy field, or expectations… that you’re ready to release?

In this soulful and hilariously real episode, Emily and Lisa unpack how our environments, relationships, and even business offers hold energetic weight — and why now is the time to evaluate what’s truly serving your highest expression. From garbage Feng Shui to ghosting your own potential, this is your mid-year wake-up call to declutter, recalibrate, and realign.

Tune in for a gentle-but-fierce reality check on the standards you hold others to (and yourself), the difference between healthy delusion and projection...


Parachutes, Pressure & Pivoting with Purpose
#167
07/16/2025

What if every mess, misstep, or moment of chaos was just part of building your parachute?

In this empowering and playful episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily riff on the entrepreneurial journey—not just in business, but in life. From green tea tech mishaps to soul-led pivots, they explore what it really means to lead, land, and evolve in a world that’s constantly shifting.

Whether you’re scaling a business, navigating a career crossroads, or rethinking your role in the system, this episode will have you laughing, reflecting, and remembering that the pa...


When the Light Gets In: Rhythms, Refuge & Realignment
#166
07/09/2025

Are you in a season of softening… or secretly bracing for what’s next?

In this episode, Lisa and Emily hold space for the quiet but powerful recalibrations happening beneath the surface of Cancer season. From environmental healing to emotional regulation, they reflect on the balance between preparedness and presence—and why your home, habits, and headspace may need a reset.

Together, they explore:

 🌊 How seasonal shifts impact your nervous system, your home, and your clarity

 🌪️ The unseen cost of living in constant defense mode

 🌿 What your environment may be mirroring back to...


Don’t Be a Tool: Discernment, Triggers & Power in the Age of AI
#165
07/02/2025

What if your discomfort is actually divine intelligence asking you to pause?

In this unscripted, deeply resonant conversation, Lisa and Emily explore the collective and personal energies pulsing through this moment—from the “manic magic” of Cancer season to the intuitive downloads we often ignore. They reflect on nervous system regulation, AI as a tool (not a replacement), and how to tell the difference between being triggered and being divinely guided.

This episode invites you to:

Tune into your intuition without bypassing your bodyDifferentiate primal knowing from reactive responseExplore how tech, tools, and trends are re...


From Hot Mess to Magnetic: Leading Lightly in Times of Tension
#164
06/25/2025

What if the very pressure you’re feeling is actually your soul asking for a softer strategy?

In this timely and soul-nourishing episode, Emily and Lisa riff on the real energy moving through the collective—conflict, resistance, and that “hot mess” identity many of us are bumping up against. 

Through real talk and intuitive wisdom, they explore what it means to regulate your nervous system, reset your energy field, and reclaim your power without force.

This isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about trusting your internal cues, adjusting your environment, and softening into aligned...


Quiet Magic: Cultivating Inner Wealth in a Culture of Overload
#163
06/18/2025

Are you feeling the weight of doing more, while craving space to simply be?


What if success didn’t come from pushing harder—but from softening, aligning, and remembering your own inner wealth?


In this week’s episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, we ask:

🌿 How do we lead with grace in a world that glorifies hustle?

🌿 What if your quiet presence is your greatest power?

🌿 Could the pause you're resisting be the gateway to your next expansion?


Inspired by the...


Clinging Like Fire: Embracing Change, Joy & Collective Alignment
#162
06/11/2025

What if your attachments weren’t holding you back—but lighting the way forward?

In this episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily explore the I Ching energy of “Clinging Like Fire,” offering a fresh perspective on positive attachment, perfectionism, and how to move through the second half of the year with joy and momentum. From tech upgrades and Tarot forecasts to birthday magic and spiritual sass, this one’s both grounded and electric.

Tune in as they reflect on Jupiter’s expansive influence, fire as freedom, and the essential role of celebration in conscious...


After Completion: Navigating the Pause Between Potential & Expansion
#161
06/04/2025

What if your biggest breakthrough didn’t come with fireworks—but with a whisper, a pause, a subtle nudge toward what’s next?

In this heartfelt episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily explore the I Ching’s energy of “After Completion” and the magic of small influences. With jellyfish metaphors, birthday cliff moments, and AI that (thankfully) pushes back, they unpack what it means to stand at the edge of evolution and stay open to what doesn’t look how you expected.

You’ll hear about:

 🌿 The power of asking “How can I...


Excessive Pressure, Big Potential: Navigating Shocks, Collaboration & the Gemini New Moon
#160
05/30/2025

In this spontaneous and soul-nourishing episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily tap into the cosmic energy of the Gemini New Moon, share laughter-filled reflections on Gemini duality, and explore the I Ching forecast of Excessive Pressure + Containment of Potential.

With birthday energy and astrological insight flowing, they unpack how revolutionary times require grace, humor, and sometimes a trampoline. You’ll hear real talk about self-regulation, personal energy, AI as a conscious tool, repairing what’s broken (hello, Kintsugi), and what it really means to lead and evolve during turbulent times.


If...


The Power of Shock, Revolution & Choosing the Higher Road
#159
05/21/2025

In this energetic and thought-provoking episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Emily and Lisa dive into the collective energy forecast as we move through Gemini season and enter a period of cosmic intensity. 

Drawing from I Ching, Tarot, astrology, and real-world shifts, they explore how shock and revolutionary change are catalysts for soul-aligned action, not chaos to be feared.

Expect humor, heart, and insight as the co-hosts reflect on energetic resilience, the power of choosing the high road (Ă  la Michelle Obama), and how even adversity can be a sacred wake-up call. Plus, how to apply Ki...


Returning to Self: How Embodied Self-Love & Energy Leadership Redefine Success
#158
05/14/2025

In this transformative episode, Lisa and Emily sit down with Tammy Cho, international bestselling author and Self-Love & Energy Leadership Mentor, for an unfiltered and deeply resonant dialogue on healing, authenticity, and alignment.

Tammy shares her incredible journey from nursing burnout to energetic awakening, weaving together Human Design, NLP, Face & Body Analysis, and psychosomatic therapy to guide others in reclaiming their power. Together, we explore:

🌿 The truth about burnout, disconnection, and emotional abandonment

 🌿 How body symptoms are soul signals

 🌿 Why authenticity and self-intimacy are essential to leadership

 🌿 What your face and body reveal...


Navigating Chaos with Boundaries, Breath, and a Bull-Sized Dose of Joy
#157
05/07/2025

In this real-talk Taurus-season episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily dive deep into what it means to reclaim your energy in a chaotic world. Drawing from Lisa’s recent summit presentation and Emily’s personal transitions, they explore how chaos can be both catalyst and teacher—if you have the tools and awareness to ride the wave.

🌿 You’ll hear:

Why some “empaths” may really just need energetic boundariesHow to detox your digital life without disconnectingSubtle ways chaos shows up in the body—fatigue, eczema, brain fog & moreGrounding rituals like crystal grids, fasts, fascia-based move...


Creative Power & Cosmic Momentum: Riding the Waves Without Wipeouts
#156
04/30/2025

In this check-in episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily reconnect for a heartfelt (and hilariously honest) exploration of how life’s energetic tides are impacting creativity, leadership, and emotional balance.

💫 They reflect on themes of loss, new beginnings, and personal growth—both in business and spirit—and offer intuitive insights through an I Ching reading pulling Hexagrams 34 (Great Vigor) and 1 (Creative Power). 

This episode is your nudge to own your creative force, without overdoing it.

🌟 Highlights include:

What emotional intensity is really asking from usTapping into signs from nature, spirit animal...


Dreams, Archetypes & Inner Wisdom with Dr. Velva Lee Heraty
#155
04/23/2025

In this captivating and intimate episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, hosts Lisa Alban and Emily Zaunbrecher welcome Jungian Depth Psychologist Dr. Velva Lee Heraty to explore the symbolic world of dreams, archetypes, and inner transformation. Known as "Dream Momma," Velva brings over four decades of experience and wisdom in dream interpretation, interpersonal communication, and shadow work. Together, they dive deep into:

The three golden rules of dreamworkWhy nightmares are invitations for healingWhat recurring dream symbols like houses, natural disasters, and leashes may be revealingHow dreams unlock hidden truths, power, and purposeThe vital role of archetypes and spirit...


The One Thing: Simplifying Nutrition for Real-Life Results
#154
04/16/2025

In this week’s episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily get real about the one thing that can make the biggest difference in your health and energy—whole natural foods. With so much overwhelming (and often conflicting) nutrition information online, they break it all down into something doable, sustainable, and even fun.

Emily shares her expertise as a nurse and coach, and Lisa adds her holistic and intuitive lens to help you look at food choices with curiosity—not perfection. From nutrition myths and diet culture leftovers to emotional eating and the psychology of food...


Tread Lightly, Dream Boldly: Energy Check-In, Endurance, and the Spaghetti Model of Manifestation
#153
04/09/2025

In this refreshingly real and hilariously heartfelt episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, Lisa and Emily reunite for a candid duo-style check-in. From dealing with contract debacles and tax season chaos to energetic cycles and cosmic alignment, they invite listeners into the beautifully messy blend of practical life and spiritual perspective.

✨ The conversation flows through Mercury retrograde lessons, entrepreneurial frustrations, and how to find magic amidst the mundane.

 ✨ They pull a potent I Ching card — Treading Carefully — and reflect on navigating life’s “sleeping tigers” with grace and awareness.

 ✨ Plus, you’ll hear about the Spaghetti...


Whispering Wellness: Food as Medicine with Adrienne Falcone Godsell
#152
04/02/2025

In this soulful and nourishing episode of The Conscious Collaboration Podcast, we sit down with holistic chef and culinary educator Adrienne Falcone Godsell, lovingly known as The Food Whisperer. 

From her deep dive into intuitive nutrition to her mission to revolutionize women’s chefwear with couture flair, Adrienne shares how she weaves ancestral wisdom, personal healing, and feminine empowerment into everything she creates.

We explore: 🌿 The sacred relationship between body and food

 💡 How personal health crises led Adrienne to holistic healing

 🔥 Why most diets fail without intuition and pleasure

 🧠 Busting the myths...


Rooted in Wonder: Reconnecting to Nature, Intuition & Inner Guidance with Maureen Calamia
#151
03/26/2025

In this soulful and spacious episode of The Conscious Collaboration, we welcome author, speaker, and Earth steward Maureen Calamia for a deeply grounding conversation about nature as a sacred mirror, intuitive communication with trees and rocks, and reconnecting to the wonder of our inner child.

We explore themes of biophilic design, feminine leadership, childhood memories in nature, spirit animals, synchronicity, and what it means to truly listen to the natural world. Maureen shares stories from her own life and podcast (The Enchanted Earth), where she guides others to remember the subtle signs and invitations from the Earth.<...