The Conscious Diva

Today on the pod, I’m joined by Jeremy David Engles, author of Mindful Democracy, a thought-provoking and deeply timely exploration of what it means to bring awareness, compassion, and presence into our collective life. Jeremy’s work is inspired in part by the teachings of Thích Nhất Hạnh. In this conversation, we explore:· What democracy truly is and what it isn’t. · We look at how our inner landscape shapes the outer systems we participate in, and why the quality of our attention may be one of the most political acts we have.· We also dive into the distinction between mindfulness as a practice—something we do—and Buddhism as a path—something we live. · Jeremy shares how even the smallest shifts, like cultivating an “inner smile,” can soften reactivity and open the door to deeper connection, both within ourselves and with others.· And we touch on the beautiful and transformative practice of Metta, or loving-kindness meditation, as a way of relating to ourselves, to others, and even to those we struggle with, through a lens of compassion rather than division.I hope you enjoyed this episode and feel inspired to share it. You can subscribe, leave a review, or watch the full episode on YouTube. Thank you so much for listening. ABOUT:Jeremy David Engels is the author of six books, including On Mindful Democracy: A Declaration of Interdependence to Mend a Fractured World (Parallax, 2026). On Mindful Democracy presents a bold reimagining of civic life. Engels is a Liberal Arts Endowed Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences at Penn State University, co-founder of Yoga Lab, and a mindfulness and yoga teacher. You can find him in the classroom, lecture hall, on a meditation cushion, or a yoga mat, sharing his insights on how to become capable, compassionate, and engaged democratic citizens.LINKS:https://jeremydavidengels.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jeremy_david_engels/Thank you to new sponsors. This Episode is brought to you by: ​ The Sattva Collection - 10% off with code TheConsciousDiva​ Birds & Beans Organic Coffee - 10% off with DIVA2025The Conscious Diva Podcast wouldn’t be possible without your support! A massive THANK YOU for listening. If you’d like to further support my podcast, you can:​ SUBSCRIBE in your favorite podcast player or YouTube.​ FOLLOW me @The_Conscious_Diva on Instagram. ​ BOOK a session with Tatyanna.​ SIGN-UP to receive emails at www.tatyannawright.com

On today’s episode, we explore the human journey of spiritual awakening through Scott Guerin’s latest book, Awkward Awakening: Finding Your Way Home. Rather than portraying awakening as a sudden moment of bliss or enlightenment, Guerin offers a refreshingly honest perspective: awakening can be messy, confusing, and even uncomfortable.Throughout the book, he explores themes such as identity shifts, spiritual growth, emotional integration, cosmic contact narratives, extraterrestrial intelligence, and the challenge of staying grounded while your inner world is evolving. ✨ In this episode, we explore:• Why awakening often feels ulike an nraveling • Identity shifts and the challenge of integrating spiritual growth• Emotional healing and staying grounded while your inner world evolves• Cosmic contact narratives and curiosity around extraterrestrial intelligence• How awakening invites us to rediscover who we truly areThank you for listening to the Conscious Diva Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a review, follow me on Instagram at The Conscious Diva, or watch the full episode on YouTube.ABOUT: Dr. Scott Guerin holds two master’s degrees and a doctorate in psychology, specializing in human and spiritual development. He is the author of the Angel in Training series. He has enriched the academic community as an adjunct professor of psychology at Kean University in New Jersey for more than two decades. In addition, Dr. Guerin made significant contributions to the healthcare industry, focusing on medical education and health psychology.Dr. Guerin’s life has been profoundly shaped by his passion to explore the realms of spirituality and his relationship with the divine. This quest for spiritual understanding has influenced not only his professional path but also his personal life.LINKS: https://www.angelintraining.orgIf you liked this episode, please write a review and follow me on Instagram. Thank you so much for listening.Thank you to new sponsors. This Episode is brought to you by: • The Sattva Collection - 10% off with code TheConsciousDiva • Birds & Beans Organic Coffee - 10% off with DIVA2025The Conscious Diva Podcast wouldn’t be possible without your support! A massive THANK YOU for listening. If you’d like to further support my podcast, you can: • SUBSCRIBE in your favorite podcast player or YouTube. • FOLLOW me @The_Conscious_Diva on Instagram. • BOOK a session with Tatyanna. • SIGN-UP to receive emails at www.tatyannawright.com

Spring does not arrive quietly. It rises. Druid priestess and author Ellen Evert Hopman returns to The Conscious Diva Podcast to discuss Spring's Living Magic. We explore the Wheel of the Year through her books The Sacred Herbs of Spring, Once Around the Sun, and Magical Tales to Celebrate the Wheel of the Year.Ellen shares mythic stories of Beltane and May celebrations, where the Sun, fertility, and the moon mark the Earth’s full awakening. And the ancient roots of Easter, including the legend of the Germanic goddess Eostre. Reminding us of the traditions that root spirituality in daily life, and of how magical the Spring season is.In this episode:• Unearthing the Ancient Traditions of Imbolc and Groundhog Day• Exploring the Gromnica Festival and the Ancient Celtic Lunar Calendar• Weaving Wisdom and Culture Through Magical Tales of the Year• The Ancient Traditions of Maypole and May Bush Celebrations• Understanding the Sacred Cycles of the Wheel of the Year• Discovering the Germanic Goddess Eostre and Easter's Ancient Origins• The Adonis Myth and the Powerful Energy of Beltane's Full Moon• Celebrating the First Harvest: Summer Solstice and Lunasa TraditionsABOUT:Ellen Evert Hopman is an Herbalist, Druid, and author of Celtic herbals, a trilogy of Druid novels and of children’s literature. She is a registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, and Archdruid Emerita and the founder of Tribe of the Oak (Tuatha na Dara), a Celtic Reconstructionist Druid Order. LINKS: ⁠elleneverthopman.com⁠⁠instagram: elleneverthopman⁠If you’re enjoying these conversations, make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming next.Follow me on Instagram at The Conscious Diva and watch the full episode on YouTube where you can subscribe. If this episode resonated, please write a review and share it with someone who would love it too. Thank you so much for listening, and thanks to my sponsors.This Episode is brought to you by: ​ The Sattva Collection - 10% off with code TheConsciousDiva​ Birds & Beans Organic Coffee - 10% off with DIVA2025The Conscious Diva Podcast wouldn’t be possible without your support! A massive THANK YOU for listening. If you’d like to further support my podcast, you can:​ SUBSCRIBE in your favorite podcast player or YouTube.​ FOLLOW me @The_Conscious_Diva on Instagram. ​ BOOK a session with Tatyanna.​ SIGN-UP to receive emails at www.tatyannawright.com

What if one of the simplest children’s games was never meant to be a game at all?On today’s episode of The Conscious Diva Podcast, I’m joined by Polina Rud, author of the new book The Cosmic Game of Snakes and Arrows: An Oracle for Mapping Your Destiny — a modern reimagining of an ancient spiritual teaching that includes the original game board itself.Long before Chutes and Ladders appeared in playrooms, there was Gyan Chaupar — the Game of Knowledge. It wasn’t designed for entertainment, but for awakening. In this conversation, we explore:- How this ancient spiritual map became a modern board game, what was lost when meaning was stripped away.- Using the game as an oracle and a powerful divinatory tool. - How The Cosmic Game of Snakes and Arrows invites us to work consciously with destiny, choice, and self-awareness.- Polina explains how each square/tile on the board provides a philosophical key representing different levels of human experience. About Polina: Polina Rud is a doctoral candidate in art history at Moscow University with a master’s in international relations. She is an art curator and lecturer with expertise in Theosophy, Nordic runic oracles, and Hindu astrology. She combines therapeutic experience, including mental health and suicide risk training at UNAM, with diverse spiritual teachings, and is the co-founder of El Mundo Duele, an NGO that provides psychological support to human rights and climate activists. She's also a renowned gyan caupar guide; helping individuals uncover hidden obstacles. She lives in Mexico City.https://polinarud.comhttps://www.instagram.com/_polinarud/Thank you so much for listening, and thanks to my sponsors.This Episode is brought to you by: • The Sattva Collection - 10% off with code TheConsciousDiva• Birds & Beans Organic Coffee - 10% off with DIVA2025The Conscious Diva Podcast wouldn’t be possible without your support! A massive THANK YOU for listening. If you’d like to further support my podcast, you can:• SUBSCRIBE in your favorite podcast player or YouTube.• FOLLOW me @The_Conscious_Diva on Instagram. • BOOK a session with Tatyanna.• SIGN-UP to receive emails at www.tatyannawright.com

Today’s conversation invites us to look at karma in a very different way.My guest is Yael Eini, spiritual teacher and author of Karma Healing: Unblock Your Life on the Soul Level.In this episode, we explore what karma really is, how it shows up in our relationships, patterns, and life experiences, and how we can consciously work with it rather than feel trapped by it. Yael brings a grounded, heart-centered perspective that reframes karma as an opportunity for growth, release, and choice — not something to fear.If you’ve ever wondered why certain themes repeat in your life, or how to move beyond old cycles with more grace and awareness, this conversation will resonate deeply.IN THIS EPSIODE: Karma is not punishment - How karma as a way of learning, not something that rewards or punishes, but something that helps the soul evolve.Life blocks often originate on the soul level - Repeating patterns — in relationships, health, money, or purpose — may stem from unresolved karmic imprints rather than conscious choices alone.You are not here to “pay off” karma, but to heal it.Soul Fragments and how this affects us. Curses and vows from previous incarnations/lifetimes.ABOUT YAEL:Yael Eini is the developer of the Karmic Constellation method and an acclaimed teacher with more than two decades of experience. A certified family constellation teacher with a master’s degree in family counseling and extensive training in energy healing, trauma work, and Somatic Experiencing, Yael lives in Israel. She works with karma and past lives, teaching clients how to "drop" karma. Dropping karma means being the creator of your own existence rather than letting the recent, distant, intergenerational, or soul-based past run your life. Sometimes it happens magically; most of the time it takes work. Karma does not change on its own.LINKS: https://www.yaeleini.comhttps://www.instagram.com/yael_eini_karma_healing/Thank you so much for listening, and thanks to my sponsors.This Episode is brought to you by: • The Sattva Collection - 10% off with code TheConsciousDiva• Birds & Beans Organic Coffee - 10% off with DIVA2025The Conscious Diva Podcast wouldn’t be possible without your support! A massive THANK YOU for listening. If you’d like to further support my podcast, you can:• SUBSCRIBE in your favorite podcast player or YouTube.• FOLLOW me @The_Conscious_Diva on Instagram. • BOOK a session with Tatyanna.• SIGN-UP to receive emails at www.tatyannawright.com

Joining me in this episode is the original Love Guru, Arielle Ford. We step into the quiet magic of her latest book, a novel called The Love Thief— A story of heartbreak, healing, and the unexpected transformations that reveal who we truly are. Set in the backdrop of Rishikesh, India. This isn’t simply a tale of love lost and found; it’s a journey through the inner landscapes we often avoid, yet somehow long to explore. Arielle invites us to consider the subtle ways life redirects us, how endings can open doorways, and how the heart mends itself in its own mysterious time.On the pod:- How her debut novel came to be after 12 highly successfulSelf-help books.- The inspired story of her character, Holly, and the very real people and places in the book.- We chat about our love of India, and how you can journey to India on a special tour organized exclusively to visit the locations in this story.So join me as we explore the luminous, mystical path woven through The Love Thief—a story that reminds us that sometimes the Universe breaks us open… only to reveal the truth we were always meant to find.- Plus the exciting news that this novel is being adapted into a TV series.About Arielle:Arielle Ford is a leading personality in the personal growth and contemporary spirituality movement. For the past 30 years she has been living, teaching, and promoting consciousness through all forms of media. She is a celebrated love and relationship expert, author, speaker, and is the co-creator and host of Evolving Wisdom’s Art of Love series. Her mission is to help women Find Love, Keep Love and Be Love.Arielle is a gifted writer and the author of eleven books including the international bestseller, THE SOULMATE SECRET: Manifest The Love of Your Life With The Law of Attraction (published in 21 languages and 40 countries).She has also written many groundbreaking books including Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate: A Practical Guide To Happily Ever After and Wabi Sabi Love: The Ancient Art of Finding Perfect Love in Imperfect Relationships, and Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate. Her 12th book, The Love Thief, is Arielle’s debut novel, a romantic spiritual thriller that has been described as Eat, Pray, Love Meets Dirty John (Hay House, July 22, 2025).Links:https://www.arielleford.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/arielleford_author/The Love Thief tour: https://www.athmatours.com/upcoming-tours/the-love-thief-tour-of-indiaThank you so much for listening, and thanks to my sponsors.This Episode is brought to you by: • The Sattva Collection - 10% off with code TheConsciousDiva• Birds & Beans Organic Coffee - 10% off with DIVA2025The Conscious Diva Podcast wouldn’t be possible without your support! A massive THANK YOU for listening. If you’d like to further support my podcast, you can:• SUBSCRIBE in your favorite podcast player or YouTube.• FOLLOW me @The_Conscious_Diva on Instagram. • BOOK a session with Tatyanna.• SIGN-UP to receive emails at www.tatyannawright.com

Healing isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal. This week on The Conscious Diva, Reggie Hubbard opens up about his journey of recovery after a stroke and how yoga continues to guide him toward wholeness.In this highly inspiring conversation, Reggie shares his story of recovery, resilience, and renewal. He reminds us that healing isn’t just about getting back to where we were—it’s about awakening to who we can become.On the pod:- How the music and artistry of Prince inspire Reggie in entirely new ways.- How he founded Active Peace Yoga — He is a teacher, activist, and sound healer whose life and work bridge the worlds of spirituality and social change.- How Reggie’s experience and recovery journey with stroke has been a lesson and a blessing.- Reggie’s story is a reminder that even in our most challenging moments, peace is always possible—and that the path to transformation begins within.- Reggie explains that when peace aligns with civic responsibility, it lays the foundation for meaningful and transformative change. Before yoga, Reggie spent decades as a seasoned political strategist, working with the Bernie Sanders campaign, serving as congressional liaison for MoveOn, and holding a variety of high-profile positions in Washington. His journey from political activism to peace activism is a powerful testament to transformation—proof that awareness and compassion can exist at the intersection of inner and outer change.Listen, share, and help raise awareness for stroke recovery and the power of mindful movement.LINKS: https://activepeaceyoga.comhttps://strokeonward.orgThank you so much for listening, and thanks to my sponsors.This Episode is brought to you by: • The Sattva Collection - 10% off with code TheConsciousDiva • Birds & Beans Organic Coffee - 10% off with DIVA2025The Conscious Diva Podcast wouldn’t be possible without your support! A massive THANK YOU for listening. If you’d like to further support my podcast, you can: • SUBSCRIBE in your favorite podcast player or YouTube. • FOLLOW me @The_Conscious_Diva on Instagram. • BOOK a session with Tatyanna. • SIGN-UP to receive emails at www.tatyannawright.com

In this episode, we explore inner healing through altered states of consciousness. Joining me is Irina Vlada, a psychologist, author, and entrepreneur known for her pioneering work in developing holistic ketamine treatment programs that have led to profound personal transformations. Irina specializes in Psychedelics & Addiction Recovery, merging yogic tools for deeply life-transformative experiences. In the pod we talk about:· Irina’s personal journey from the Himalayan yogic tradition to psychedelics and ketamine.· How psychedelics, spirituality, psychology, and wellness intersect for powerful inner healing. · How ayahuasca can facilitate profound psychological and spiritual experiences, while yoga provides the integrative framework for embodying change.· How ketamine and yogic techniques like breathwork can synergize to create a more comprehensive healing experience. Please note! Ketamine is not a recreational drug. · We discuss the work of MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, researching the healing potential of MDMA and other psychedelics.The experiences expressed in this episode are purely personal and educational, and not intended for the promotion of ayahuasca, ketamine, or any other psychedelic modality.About Irina:Irina Vlada, PhD(c), Research in Psychedelics & Addiction Recovery | East West Psychology | Ketamine Integration | Awareness and Transformation Coach.She places a strong emphasis on the significance of psychedelic preparation and integration protocols to fortify the nervous system. Currently pursuing her PhD, Irina's research is centered around Neuroplasticity and Healing through altered states of consciousness. Irina’s path is deeply rooted in the discovery and exploration of the authentic self. She is the co-founder of Evolve Wellness App, founder of Breathwise Coaching for personal transformation, and an Integration Coach with Mindbloom. References:https://www.instagram.com/irinavlada__/https://maps.orgThank you so much for listening, and thanks to my sponsors.This Episode is brought to you by: ​ The Sattva Collection - 10% off with code TheConsciousDiva​ Birds & Beans Organic Coffee - 10% off with DIVA2025The Conscious Diva Podcast wouldn’t be possible without your support! A massive THANK YOU for listening. If you’d like to further support my podcast, you can:​ SUBSCRIBE in your favorite podcast player or YouTube.​ FOLLOW me @The_Conscious_Diva on Instagram. ​ BOOK a session with Tatyanna.​ SIGN-UP to receive emails at www.tatyannawright.com

Joining me in this episode is Mike de la Rocha. Mike is a visionary strategist, acclaimed artist, and compelling voice for change. Mike is celebrated as one of the most influential changemakers of our era. He is graciously joining me to discuss his debut book, Sacred Lessons: Teaching My Father How to Love His new book explores how inherited definitions of manhood profoundly impacted Mike's ability to connect with his father, his family, and ultimately himself. His book delves into the struggle men face in connecting with themselves and others, offering tools for personal growth and ways to build meaningful and authentic relationships. Some of the topics we discuss are:· The challenges men face in expressing emotions and the impact this has on their relationships with family, friends, and themselves. · How patriarchy and toxic masculinity shape the way men are taught to relate to others, focusing on the lack of emotional education. · The importance of inner child work and how this can lead to healing. · How men can learn to embody and access their own innate femininity. Share this episode with a male in your life. Links: https://sacredlessons.comhttps://www.instagram.com/mrmikedelarocha/Thank you so much for listening, and thanks to my sponsors. This Episode is brought to you by: • The Sattva Collection - 10% off with code TheConsciousDiva • Birds & Beans Organic Coffee - 10% off with DIVA2025The Conscious Diva Podcast wouldn’t be possible without your support! A massive THANK YOU for listening. If you’d like to further support my podcast, you can: • SUBSCRIBE in your favorite podcast player or YouTube. • FOLLOW me @The_Conscious_Diva on Instagram. • BOOK a session with Tatyanna. • SIGN-UP to receive emails at www.tatyannawright.com

In this expansive episode, sound healer and former corporate scientist, Ruslana Remennikova, joins me to discuss her incredible new book, "Activating Our 12-Stranded DNA." This episode is loaded with info about our 12-stranded DND – the concept that suggests humans possess a potential for a much more complex DNA structure with 12 strands.A truly fascinating topic. Some of the concepts include how:- How to transform our DNA from the standard double helix into its 12-stranded, dodecahedral form.- How this form encompasses sound frequency, water consciousness, generational trauma, and the transformative ability to unlock profound spiritual potential, heightened consciousness, and psychic abilities.An absolutely incredible episode! Listen or watch now. About: Ruslana Remennikova is a former research scientist for the Fortune 100 – ranked company Thermo Fisher Scientific where she worked with vaccine sciences. In a 2016 leap of faith for a more meaningful life, she left the world of corporate science to open a sound medicine practice later while writing her first book. She is the founder of Songbird Science, a research and education enrichment provider exploring frequency and consciousness. Born in Ukraine, she currently resides in central Virginia. https://ruslanaremennikova.comIf you liked this episode, please write a review and follow me on Instagram. Thank you so much for listening.Thank you to my new sponsors. This Episode is brought to you by: • The Sattva Collection - 10% off with code TheConsciousDiva• Birds & Beans Organic Coffee - 10% off with DIVA2025The Conscious Diva Podcast wouldn’t be possible without your support! A massive THANK YOU for listening. If you’d like to further support my podcast, you can: • SUBSCRIBE in your favorite podcast player or YouTube. • FOLLOW me @The_Conscious_Diva on Instagram. • BOOK a session with Tatyanna. • SIGN-UP to receive emails at www.tatyannawright.com

Get ready to be nuzzled by horse medicine in this episode of The Conscious Diva with my guest, Sandra Wallin.Most of us think of horses as herd animals, but have you ever considered horses as a healing path to transformation? Sandra shares why horse medicine is more relevant today than ever through her magical new oracle deck - The Council of Horses Oracle: A 40-Card Deck and Guidebook.HIGHLIGHTS:Sandra's deck explores ancestral wisdom through the spirit of horses, allowing you to tap into the earthly and spiritual guidance of horses. What is horse medicine, and why is it important as a tool for transformation?Horse whispering and listening.Sandra a pulls a card for listeners. Sandra is a sought-after speaker, educator, psychotherapist, and horse listener. She teaches equine-guided wellness worldwide. Her co-collaborator, Kim McElroy, is an award-winning equine artist renowned for her visionary artistic and written creations.Websites:https://www.sandrawallin.com https://www.spiritofhorse.com

Back on my show is one of my favourite crystal experts – Nicholas Pearson, to talk about his latest book, Crystals for Psychic Defense. This is one of the best books I’ve read on the subject of modern psychic protection. In this episode we discuss the more active protection practices—like magickal techniques for warding your home, vehicle, and workspace and potential ill-wishing from those around you. We also talk about how to combat and neutralize psychic attack utilizing the techniques of binding, banishing, reversal, crystal grid layouts, and exorcism for spirit release. Nicholases latest book also includes an in-depth directory of 145 of the most powerful and effective crystals and gemstones for protection, banishing, and recovery from psychic attack. This is an awesome episode on psychic defense filled with advice and tools you can use immediately. For more information on this episode, please visit the show notes page #74 at the conscious diva.com – And You can follow me on IG, the Conscious Diva. About Nicholas Pearson: https://theluminouspearl.com Nicholas Pearson has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral kingdom for more than 30 years. He is among the foremost experts on crystals. He is an award-winning author of several books including Crystal Basics, Stones of the Goddess, and Crystal Healing for the Heart. Nicholas combines his extensive background in mineral science with a love of healing, spirituality, and folklore to illustrate the healing properties of gemstones. Through his books and classes, he aims to bridge the scientific with the spiritual, the philosophical with the practical, and the mundane with the mystical. He began teaching crystal workshops in high school, later studying mineral science at Stetson University while pursuing a degree in music. He worked for several years at the Gillespie Museum, home to the largest mineral collection in the southern United States. A certified teacher and practitioner of Usui Reiki Ryoho, he teaches crystal and Reiki classes throughout the United States. He lives in Orlando, Florida.