VedaTalks

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VedaTalks is a podcast exploring how to apply ancient Vedic wisdom to navigate our modern day world with the intention of living as awakened, integrated beings. A place where conscious conversations lead inspired action - empowering us with tools that we can apply now that lead to tangible, progressive change.

Episode 33: The Alchemy of Fire & Smoke
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In this episode, Pennie explores a rare cosmic alignment (occurring every 18 years) between the king of the cosmos and the headless sage. It is a time of liberation from false identities and narratives, cultivating a deep commitment to spiritual evolution and thus inner radiance, and moving forward with courage and clarity.


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Episode 32: Yoga & Religion
#32
06/10/2025

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In this episode, Pennie explores the differences between religion and yoga, sharing from her personal experience.


#yoga #religion #spirituality #christianity #cult #gnosticgospels #gnosis #awakening #embodied


Episode 31: Worthy of Divine Love
#31
05/26/2025

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You are innately worthy.♥️


In this episode, Pennie vulnerably and bravely shares her experience of uncontrolled migraine disease while walking her path of evolution and showing up as a teacher and mentor. She reflects on the wisdom extracted from what is at time a debilitating disease and how her relationship with Mary Magdalene has support deeper understanding and healing.


Pennie is leading two international pilgrimages this year, and you are invited to join her.

Discovering Mary: a sacred pilgrimage of the...


Episode 30: Don't wait
#30
04/11/2025

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In this episode, Pennie shares a personal experience that reminds that time is precious. May it inspire you to take action now on Divine guidance.


You can learn more about Pennie here.

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Travel to India with Pennie this Fall.


Episode 29: Claire's Magic Moment
#29
03/28/2025

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Claire Zovko joins the podcast today to share the incredible story of how she became the steward of a beautiful retreat center nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Claire wears many hats including being a Sattva Yoga Master Teacher, Vedic Astrologer, Teacher Trainer and an author just to name a few. You can follow her @clairez1111 on Instagram.

Her studio in Miami: Lighthouse Yoga & Wellness

Moon Rising Retreat Center



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Episode 28: Honoring Cycles + Eclipses + Saturn’s invitation
#28
03/08/2025

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Episode 28: Honoring Cycles + Eclipses + Saturn’s invitation


In this episode, Pennie shares insight and guidance on the upcoming eclipse season, Saturn’s transit, and the importance of honoring cycles. 


You can connect with Pennie on Instagram: @enlightenedliving.yoga and @vedatalks


Join Pennie in the Blue Ridge Mountains March 27 - 31, 2025 to explore the teachings of Mary Magdalene in a conscious yoga immersion.


March 13/14 - Full Moon Lunar Eclipse

March 29th - New Moon...


Episode 27: Andrea's Magic Moment
#27
03/01/2025

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In today's episode, Andrea reminds us the power of living a life aligned with our heart's desires and the magic we can experience when we do.

You can connect with Andrea on Instagram @andreahutchensyoga


Episode 26: Introduction to the wisdom of Mary Magdalene
#26
12/13/2024

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In the Fall of 2024, I had the opportunity to lead a workshop at the Sattva Summit, a small conscious gathering where yogis from around the globe come together to explore yogic wisdom and celebrate life.

This workshop was an introduction to and exploration of the wisdom of Mary Magdalene.

I am excited to share the recording of this offering on this podcast as a gift to anyone who didn't have the opportunity to join us live.

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Episode 25: Lindsey's Magic Moment
#25
12/01/2024

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Today, Lindsey Mann shares her own personal experience with leaving room for magic.

Lindsey supports expecting mothers throughout their experience, is a beautiful pet communicator, and healer. You can find Lindsey here:
https://www.lindseymann.com/


Episode 24: Power of Presence
#24
11/14/2024

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Connect with Pennie:
www.enlightenedliving.yoga
Instagram: @enlightenedliving.yoga


Episode 23: Charlotte's Magic Moment
#23
10/30/2024

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In our next mini-pod episode, Charlotte Munn joins us to share her own personal experience with creating space to flow with the divine.

Charlotte is a lover of the Vedic Tradition. She spends her days as a student, practitioner and facilitator of its integrated teachings. She also explores human bodies as a movement therapist and student of The Thinking Body~ The Feeling Mind technique, designed by Dr. Linda Lack in Los Angeles.

You can find Charlotte here:
https://charlottesyogaschool.com/



Episode 22: The Power of Yes
10/16/2024

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In this episode, Pennie shares a personal teaching on the power of Yes.

To learn more about Pennie, visit www.enlightenedliving.yoga


Episode 21: Gaia's Magic Moment
#21
09/30/2024

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In this mini-pod episode, Gaia shares a profound teaching of a time where she left room for magic.

To connect with Gaia and learn more of the medicine she shares you can visit her website, https://www.gaiabalbi.com/, of find her on Instagram.

If you would like to share your own experience of leaving room for magic, we would love to feature you! 

Here are the steps to take to submit your own story:

1. Begin by introducing yourself.
2. Tell us about a time w...


Episode 20: Eclipses + Ancestors
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09/14/2024

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In this episode, Pennie explores the healing potential of our current eclipse season and how it is connected with our ancestors. 

Eclipse dates:
Full Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse, Tuesday, September 17th
New Moon Solar Eclipse, Wednesday, October 2nd

Pitru Paksha (Ancestor Fortnight) occurs from the Full moon 9/17 to the New moon 10/2

You can learn more about working with Pennie @ www.enlightenedliving.yoga


Mini-pod series: Leave room for magic with Pennie
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08/18/2024

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In this series, we will explore the opportunity that arises when we leave room for magic. I kick off the series by sharing my own experience of when I created space to be guided by the Divine. Then, I'm thrilled to share YOUR stories of moments you experienced awe as you left room for magic.

Here are the steps to take to submit your own story:

1. Begin by introducing yourself.
2. Tell us about a time where you left space to receive guidance, chose to release the grip on...


Episode 18: Building Trust
#18
07/19/2024

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My beloved friend, Emilie Maynor, joins me on the podcast this month to talk about the often complex teacher/student relationship.

We explore this through the lens of my experience, particularly focusing on a year that brought great change and opportunity to practice and build self trust.

Some of the topics we explore:

exploring kundalinifollowing the whisperpersonal valuesintellect vs. intuitionskeptical yet curiousteacher as microone of the greatest teachings I've received from my teacherexploring resistancebeing a student first, then teachertrusting the inner guruand more!



Episode 17: Conscious Grieving with Gaia
#17
03/01/2024

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We are joined today by my beloved sister and dear friend, Gaia.

Gaia is a channel for the Divine Mother, an End of Life Doula, and a teacher of the world’s great wisdom traditions. 

She is called to support beings on their walk through life’s greatest challenges with the power of spirituality. 

In this conversation, we explore what grief is, navigating life’s micro and macro challenges/losses, rituals to support processing grief and the importance of community in grieving. 

You can conne...


Episode 16: Developing Presence
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02/23/2024

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In this episode, Pennie explores the commitment required to develop radical presence, and how this supports us stepping into our leadership within our families, communities and beyond.

Pennie is committed to supporting you to step into your power and shining as a beacon of Light in your world. You can join Pennie for one of her group offerings by visiting https://www.enlightenedliving.yoga/events

Pennie offers 1:1 support through her Vedic Counseling sessions. Learn more by visiting https://www.enlightenedliving.yoga/vediccounseling


Episode 15: Is a Vedic Astrology reading right for you?
#15
07/04/2023

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In this episode, Pennie explores the purpose and potential of applying the profound Science of Light, more commonly known as Vedic astrology, as part of a holistic approach to support your healing and awakening. 

Pennie studies and shares Jyotish, the most ancient and complete form of Vedic astrology.

To learn more and book a Vedic consultation with Pennie visit www.enlightenedliving.yoga


Episode 14: Rise of the Phoenix
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04/18/2023

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The phoenix represents the liberation that occurs through the alchemical process of internal  heat transmuting matter, releasing energy and creating a fertile field from which new life can spring.

To me, this is the energy of our upcoming eclipse. 

For souls committed to Self-discovery, this alchemical process takes place through our heat-building spiritual practices such as pranayama, kriya, and mantra. 

In this episode, I discuss the importance of this eclipse and how important it is we use this portal intentionally to propel us into dharmic act...


Episode 13: Saturn in Aquarius
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01/17/2023

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In this episode, Vedic Astrologer and Transformation Doula, Pennie Nichols, discusses what to expect both individually and as a collective as Saturn makes his big move from Sidereal Capricorn to Aquarius.

Links in episode:
https://www.enlightenedliving.yoga/cosmicmentorship


Episode 12: The Lotus and the Mud
#12
11/22/2022

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In this episode, Pennie discusses this month's new moon, and how we can use family time this holiday season to support our evolution through conscious practices of self-awareness and gratitude.

Join Pennie  for 21 days of Mantra Meditation.

Practice with Pennie and subscribe to her YouTube channel: 5 minutes of Mindfulness

#gratitude #meditation #holidays #consciouspractices #vedicastrology #jyotish 


Episode 11: Yoga Nidra for Balance and Stability
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09/26/2022

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This episode offers an experience of non-sleep deep rest (NSDR), or as is known in the Vedic sciences, Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is the "yoga of sleep".

It supports healing and restoration of the body, while increasing mental clarity, ability to focus, and improving overall mental cognition.

During yoga nidra, your mind experiences deeper states of relaxation, dropping into theta and delta states, while remaining alert and aware of the sound of my voice.

The medicine of yoga nidra feels very relevant right now, as we near...


Episode 10: Jane Mayer & the Alchemy of Commitment
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09/19/2022

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Today, I speak with multi-dimensional sound channel for the heart of human experience, Jane Mayer.

Jane is a singer/songwriter, poet, storyteller and keeper of ancient future mythology. Her transmissions weave rhythms from the heart of the Earth, the harmonies of the Deep South where she was born, and the cosmic hums of the mystic Holy One. She offers multidimensional guidance through 1-1 shamanic mentoring, periodic teaching and retreats in sacred prlaces around the world.

You can find her at www.janeislistening.com and www.janemayersounds.com

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Episode 9: Simplify
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09/12/2022

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In this episode of #VedaTalks, I share insights I received from a deep dive in the healing science and art of #Ayurveda through 21 days of #Panchakarma treatment.


Episode 8: Surrender to Love
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06/21/2022

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In this episode, I share my personal experience of this podcast journey with you over the last year.  

Around the 10 minute mark, I shift gears and share my perspective on the invitation of Saturn as he retrogrades back into Capricorn. This is Saturn in Capricorn's great crescendo. We do best to take notice. 

#vedicastrology #jyotish #podcast #meditation #breath #consciousness #astrology #awareness


Episode 7: Rahu & Ketu
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03/30/2022

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In this episode, we dive into the wisdom of the Lunar Nodes - Rahu and Ketu -  points on the moon associated with eclipses. Pennie discusses the mythology behind Rahu and Ketu and the potential of discovery offered to us during each eclipse season. She then discusses a bit about the energy of each node and how they create an opportunity for dynamic balance. Finally, Pennie talks about their upcoming transit into the new constellations of Aries and Libra, and how this transit could impact us globally and individually.


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Episode 6: Spring into Action
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03/18/2022

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In this episode, Pennie introduces the themes of this Spring and offer insight into opportunities for growth.

***Correction @ 25 min mark: Ketu is currently in Scorpio (Rahu is in Taurus). 

I open this episode by sharing a bit about my journey over the last season, then guide a short mindful breath practice.

09:00 mark I begin speaking on the energy of this Spring.

Opportunities to learn/practice/heal together:

Meditation Mondays - Join Pennie every Monday this Spring for a complementary meditative e...


Episode 5: Be Still and Know
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11/04/2021

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The importance of a consistent meditation practice is made amply clear as we look at the remaining astrology for 2021.

In this episode, I discuss insights on the energy of the remaining lunar cycles and how to harness the wisdom from their expression.

As we approach the first of two final eclipses for 2021, we are asked to reflect on the wisdom Jupiter conjunct Saturn in Capricorn has brought to our lives over the last year.  What was your experience of their Grand Conjunction December 21, 2020? 

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Episode 4: Understanding our Journey
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09/17/2021

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Namaste and welcome to our 4th episode of VedaTalks.

Before we dive into the energy of our next season - Autumn - I want to take a step back to contemplate and understand on a deeper level the wisdom that Saturn and Jupiter are calling us to now.

Over the past 20 months, Saturn has been traversing his own sign of Capricorn - and during this time period, our species has been on a journey of destruction and transformation. For much of this time, Guru planet Jupiter has been with...


Episode 3: What is Spiritual Maturity?
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08/28/2021

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In our final episode exploring the energy of Summer 2021, we contemplate what it means to be spiritually mature. 



Episode 2: Sacred Inner Union with Marianne Cordier
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07/15/2021

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In our second episode of the season, we speak to intuitive artist Marianne Cordier on the power of using creative rituals to integrate the sacred Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine. 

Marianne is an intuitive artist and is a Leader in Transformative Arts, using Creative Rituals to guide her clients into Unity and Wholeness.

Born in France, and living in Italy for almost 20 years, her programs and guidance are available in French, Italian and English.

She uses Art as a medium of transformation and embodiment,  revealing the Alchemy of...


Episode 1: Ripen this Summer
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06/17/2021

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In this episode, we study the Summer sky through the lens of Vedic astrology to discover how we can best use the energy of this season to grow, evolve, and live lives worth celebrating.

Recommendations mentioned in the show:

 Inform the Intellect:Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa YoganandaThe Biology of Belief by Bruce LiptonLiberation by Anand MehrotraIncrease our Emotional + Energetic IntelligenceTechnology of Kriya, breath work, mantra, etc. Conscious movement and writing Conscious connection with sanghaGet outside! Connect and breath in natureNotice if you are using "busy-ness" as a m...