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The Healing Cocoon by Urban Ascension

The Healing Cocoon by Urban Ascension

By Jacobie Gray

Explore your inner healing journey through the shared stories and experiences of guests who’ve not only devoted their careers to personal growth, but who've also lived the processes they teach.
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3. The Wonder of Rewilding with Fumescent Founder Kat Villain

The Healing Cocoon by Urban AscensionAug 09, 2022

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46. The Secrets of Aboriginal Healing with Medium and Author Robbie Holz

46. The Secrets of Aboriginal Healing with Medium and Author Robbie Holz

In today’s episode of the podcast, we’re chatting with Robbie Holz, internationally respected healer, medium, and author of three books, Secrets of Aboriginal Healing, Aboriginal Secrets of Awakening and Angels in Waiting. Our interview discusses both her and her husband’s incredible healing journeys utilizing the Aboriginal techniques they learned in the Australian outback, and also other related topics such as how pain can be a powerful catalyst for change, stepping out of victimhood, creating a love mindset, bridging the gap between 3D and 5D reality, releasing your triggers, connecting to higher frequencies for manifestation, and Robbie’s third book, Angels in Waiting, which teaches you how to reach out to your guardian angels and spirit guides.

After receiving a blood transfusion while giving birth to her son in 1983, Robbie contracted Hepatitis C. As a side effect of the experimental treatment she received, she also developed fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, temporary brain damage, and became bedridden for 7 months. At this point she set off on her alternative healing journey, where she met her husband Gary and started using the Aboriginal healing methods to completely recover from all her ailments. She also undertook a spiritual quest into the outback to participate in an all female ceremony with the Aboriginal tribeswomen at their request. After healing herself, Robbie’s passion became helping people worldwide awaken to the powerful healer within themselves.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/robbie-holz/


Chakra Meditations:

https://urbanascension.co/chakras/


The Healing Cocoon:

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Urban Ascension:

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May 25, 202301:16:25
45. Utilizing Healy to Support Energetic Coherence with Frequency Coach Kat Villain

45. Utilizing Healy to Support Energetic Coherence with Frequency Coach Kat Villain

In today’s episode of the podcast we welcome back Kat Villain, author of three books, yoga and breathwork teacher, founder of the organic skin care line Fumescent, and now, Healy enthusiast. Our interview discusses her discovery of this advanced frequency device for energetic coherence, the Healy, and how it works, what it can do for you, the business behind it, and the positive impact it’s had on her life and those around her. 

Kat has been immersed in all things health and well-being since she was 21 years old. Constantly on the path of evolution, her work has taken many turns to reflect her changing nature, and at the heart of all her endeavors is the desire to assist others in remembering their true nature and supporting their unique gifts to shine through. Kat currently lives off grid in a tiny house in the woods on the central Californian coast with her husband and daughter, in tune with nature’s rhythms. 


Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/kat-villain-2/


Kat's Previous Episode, The Wonder of Rewilding:

https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ag97wki8vzb


Chakra Meditations:

https://urbanascension.co/chakras/


The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/


Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

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May 04, 202346:07
44. Connecting to Your Spirit Baby with Energetic Fertility Method Founder Nancy Mae

44. Connecting to Your Spirit Baby with Energetic Fertility Method Founder Nancy Mae

In today’s episode of the podcast, we’re chatting with Nancy Mae, Spirit Baby Expert, Intuitive Fertility Educator, and Hay House award-winning author of “The Energetic Fertility Method™: Tools for a Healthy Conception and Beyond”. Our interview discusses what a spirit baby actually is, how they appear to Nancy, their karmic contracts, the new generation of spirit babies coming through since 2020, how they feel about IVF, miscarriages and abortion, the reverence they require their parents to have around the conception process, and so much more.

Nancy has appeared on Open to Hope TV, hosted her own international radio show, and shared the stage with world-renowned teachers. She has a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (M.A.), a Master of Science in Cognitive Psychology (M.S.), and a Master Certification in Intuition Medicine® (MIM). She also holds a Sports Psychology Certificate and is a Certified Usability Analyst™ through Human Factors International as well as a non-denominational Minister. As a sought-after life transitions coach and professional speaker, Nancy offers inspiring workshops to audiences around the world as well as transformational in-depth coaching programs that help clients achieve new heights of success, meaning and spiritual aliveness.


Chakra Meditations:

https://urbanascension.co/chakras/


Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/nancy-mae/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Apr 19, 202301:14:12
43. Balancing Business and Motherhood with YogaKoh Founder Jolie Manza

43. Balancing Business and Motherhood with YogaKoh Founder Jolie Manza

In today’s episode of the podcast, we’re chatting with Jolie Manza, yoga teacher, movement coach and the founder of YogaKoh, an International yoga and movement school that hosts teacher trainings, retreats, workshops and immersions in premier locations around the world. Our interview discusses the birth of YogaKoh, as well as the birth of her daughter Gia Hope, the evolution of both, and how she’s juggling motherhood with entrepreneurship. We also go into the nuts and bolts of 200 versus 300 hour teaching trainings, personal pain management through yoga and how Jolie has come to embody the spiritual concepts she was exposed to as a child.

After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and movement studies from University of Colorado, Jolie spent a decade in New York City performing, teaching and studying. International teaching opportunities allowed her to travel the world sharing what she loved, which planted the seeds for YogaKoh’s global presence. In 2011, she deeply connected with the culture and spirituality of Bali where she developed programs, built curriculums and found her YogaKoh community. She now resides in Sydney with her partner and daughter, Gia Hope, and is excited to step into the next stage of this wild and wonderful journey of teaching, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and global citizenship. 

Chakra Meditations:

https://urbanascension.co/chakras/


Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/jolie-manza/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Apr 05, 202343:24
42. A New Global Paradigm of Mental Health with Spiritual Psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Lee

42. A New Global Paradigm of Mental Health with Spiritual Psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Lee

In today’s episode of the podcast, we’re chatting with Dr Samuel Lee, a board certified psychiatrist on a mission to help create a new global paradigm of mental health. One that is based on consciousness, energy and truth rather than labels, diagnoses, and symptoms. Our interview touches on Sam’s personal and professional mental health journey, how he treats anxiety, the creation of new neural pathways for healing, sitting in ceremony with Sam, the activation of our 12 stranded DNA through Eternal Life Wisdom, Morphogenetic Fields and so much more. 

Sam is also a certified yoga teacher, breathwork practitioner, kundalini yoga practitioner, plant medicine practitioner and facilitator, and most recently quantum morphogenetic physicist. He agrees with Einstein and Tesla that the future of medicine is frequency, and the future is now here. Combining all of his modalities he serves as the medical director of Four Worlds International Institute, and as the Medical Director of Transcendence Mental Health, where he’s committed to helping Consciousness re-remember itself through the activation of 12 stranded DNA. 


Chakra Meditations:

https://urbanascension.co/chakras/


Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/thea-annya-nathan/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Mar 22, 202301:01:53
41. Metamorphosis Chat: Meet My Sperm Donor with Steven Rooke

41. Metamorphosis Chat: Meet My Sperm Donor with Steven Rooke

In today’s Metamorphosis Chat Jacobie introduces the sperm donor for her IVF process, long time friend, and professional actor Steve Rooke. Together they discuss how the universe conspired for them to be in the right place at the right time to make this decision, Steve’s donation process, their open line of communication around how everything is going to work, and what it’ll be like for them if the IVF fails.

Steve is an actor and acting coach with over twenty years in the industry. In that time he’s worked for many major Australian theatre companies, including Queensland Theatre, La Boite, shake & stir, Sydney Theatre Company and Bell Shakespeare. He has also worked on numerous film and television projects - recently Forever First Love, written and directed by Luke Mayze, available on streaming services around the world and an upcoming, currently unnamed sci fi, filmed in the beautiful Blue Mountains for Taylor Films.

His interest in exercise, meditation and breathwork stems from the desire to create fully realized and integrated characters, while maintaining a strong sense of self. His search for truth in all things drives his curiosity.

Chakra Meditations:

https://urbanascension.co/chakras/

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/thea-annya-nathan/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Mar 16, 202349:43
40. Mindful Eating with Nutrition Stripped Founder McKel Kooienga

40. Mindful Eating with Nutrition Stripped Founder McKel Kooienga

In today’s episode of the podcast, we’re chatting with McKel Kooienga, founder of Nutrition Stripped, author of the Nutrition Stripped Cookbook, creator of the Mindful Nutrition Method, and a leading voice in mindful eating who was named “Top 20 Role Models” by Arianna Huffington. Our interview discusses the relationship between food and emotions, discovering a ‘balanced’ weight through nourishment, first steps to overcoming restricted eating, changing the narrative around food to encompass an abundant mindset, and her personal journey with mindful eating.

McKel’s Nutrition Stripped community has reached millions of people around the world, has an award-nominated social media, and is featured in Oprah.com, Women’s Health, Today’s Dietitian, Bon Appetit, Food Network, Healthline, and many more. Her proprietary Mindful Nutrition Method™, which is a transformative online live experience with live group coaching, course materials, tools, and a private community for creating balanced eating habits, will help free you from food and diet obsession, maintain a balanced weight and cultivate a positive relationship with food and your body.

Chakra Meditations:

https://urbanascension.co/chakras/

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/thea-annya-nathan/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Mar 15, 202344:32
39. Healing Hands with Reiki Master and RTT Practitioner Thea Annya Nathan

39. Healing Hands with Reiki Master and RTT Practitioner Thea Annya Nathan

In today’s episode of the podcast, we’re chatting with Thea Annya Nathan, the Reiki Master and RRT Therapist who initiated Jacobie into her own Reiki practice. Thea shares how Reiki has not only healed and transformed her own life, but the lives of countless others, as a gentle healing modality that has become her life’s work. If you’ve ever been curious about what reiki is or how it works energetically, this insightful episode provides an understanding that will whet your appetite!

Thea Annya Nathan is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapist, and Support Coach. She is also the founder of the Reiki Training Institute and has been a Certified Reiki Master practicing in the U.S., Europe, and Asia for over 24 Years. She is 12th in the direct lineage of Reiki founder Dr. Mikao Usui and authorized to initiate others. Her amazing ability to promote healing and transformation sets her apart and makes her one of the most sought-out practitioners in California. Thea is also a trained Yoga Teacher, Death Midwife/Doula, and Meditation Teacher.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/thea-annya-nathan/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Feb 15, 202353:10
38. Rebirth Through Breathwork with Facilitator and Dance Healing Guide Karen Nitsche

38. Rebirth Through Breathwork with Facilitator and Dance Healing Guide Karen Nitsche

In today’s episode of the podcast, we are joined by Karen Nitsche, a breathwork facilitator and dance healing guide, as she describes the evolution of her spiritual awakening, from the magical astral dreams of her childhood, to ultimately stepping into her calling as a facilitator of guided breathwork and movement for others.

Karen lives in California and is a former actress and dancer. Her curious and seeking spirit, combined with a fascination for movement, took her from ballet, jazz and contact dance to Chinese martial arts, QiGong and yoga. She has been able to weave these practices together to create a holistic integration of the body, mind, heart and spirit in order to help people connect to their soul’s purpose.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/karen-nitsche/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Feb 07, 202356:52
37. Holistic Beauty and Sacred Ritual with Ethical Entrepreneur Whitney Willison

37. Holistic Beauty and Sacred Ritual with Ethical Entrepreneur Whitney Willison

In today’s episode of the podcast, we welcome Whitney Willison, a multi-modality spiritual guide and ethical entrepreneur. She lets us in on her journey from a misunderstood childhood, through her path of awakening, to the uncovering of the gifts and passions she now shares with others.

Whitney is the founder of Of Beauty, a platform through which she brings together the worlds of healing and beauty. A holistic hair stylist, Usui Reiki master, and mother, she has melded her passions and channeled her own healing journey into helping others step into their divine right to know their own beauty, and power, and trust in their innate ability to heal.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/whitney-willison/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Feb 01, 202352:55
36. Metamorphosis Chat: Having a Baby on My Own Through IVF

36. Metamorphosis Chat: Having a Baby on My Own Through IVF

In the first Metamorphosis Chat of 2023, Jacobie opens up about her decision to do IVF, and how she shifted from making the decision out of fear to stepping forward with empowerment. From a pregnancy scare during her initial egg retrieval in 2018 that activated her deep desire to be a mother, to dating a string of unavailable men in the hopes of meeting a partner to build a family with, to finding a donor in the form of one of her dear friends from university, and getting the ping from the universe that it was time to action the IVF process while watching the Kardashians, this is an intimate recount of the mental and emotional journey Jacobie has undertaken to arrive at the decision to have a baby on her own.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/metamorphosis-chat-having-a-baby-on-my-own-through-ivf/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Jan 27, 202301:04:10
35. Reprocessing Trauma with Micro-Current Neurofeedback and EMDR Clinician Stephanie Kuehn

35. Reprocessing Trauma with Micro-Current Neurofeedback and EMDR Clinician Stephanie Kuehn

In today’s episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Stephanie Kuehn, a mental health counselor who is certified in EMDR and micro-current neurofeedback. Stephanie shares her journey of feeling disconnected from her cultural and personal identity growing up, and how she now uses her knowledge and experiences to help others integrate their own traumas to find greater peace in their lives.

Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Behavior and is working towards her Ph.D. She is on her way to becoming a licensed psychologist and has a deep understanding of how the brain works. Stephanie successfully helps others reprocess trauma, which allows them to break harmful response cycles, improve brain function and reduce symptoms of a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression and ADHD.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/stephanie-kuehn/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Jan 24, 202301:01:35
34. Aura Transformation and Crystalline Consciousness with Barbara Canals

34. Aura Transformation and Crystalline Consciousness with Barbara Canals

In today’s episode of the podcast, we chat with multi-modality light worker, Barbara Canals, about generational shifts in energy consciousness. She delivers profound insights into how we are able to fully embody the frequencies that we are not only born into, but how we can adapt to the ones evolving on the planet as we step into the new world..

Barbara is an energy and consciousness activator, AuraMediator and energy intuitive. Her mission is to bring forth the new time energies to people that are ready to step into this Golden Age being fully responsible for their own energy, ready to carry out their dharma and live in balance. She works with different treatments such as Aura Transformation, Divine Love Transmissions, Energy Balancing and Life Alignment, with the purpose of integrating body, mind and spirit and assisting people in finding wholeness and balance within so they can live an inspired life with joy and purpose.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/barbara-canals/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Jan 17, 202355:18
33. Stepping Onto Your Soul Path with Attune to the Moon Founder Jana Roemer

33. Stepping Onto Your Soul Path with Attune to the Moon Founder Jana Roemer

In today’s episode of the podcast, we interview Jana Roemer, somewhat of a legend here at Urban Ascension. Jana has been a long-time guide, mentor, and star-child inspiration to Jacobie, as well her yoga teacher training, and yoga nidra, instructor. Today, Jana chats with us about her awakening to the astrological world and how her journey evolved into creating her own fusion of astrology and yoga practices.

Jana is a Libra Sun with a Virgo Stellium and written all over her chart are notes of being an orator, leader, gatherer of souls and devoted mystic, which is confirmed by the way she lives her life. She is here to evoke transformation through practices of self-love. After a decade of facilitating 200/300 hour teacher trainings, Jana is devoted to training guides of the ancient practice of yoga nidra, as well as continuing to develop her own signature blend of astrology and yoga nidra, the Astro Nidras.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/jana-roemer/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Jan 10, 202358:26
32. Metamorphosis Chat: Wrapping Up 2022

32. Metamorphosis Chat: Wrapping Up 2022

In this final Metamorphosis Chat closing out 2022, Jacobie reflects on her decision to move to Nashville, the serendipitous unfolding of her intercontinental transition, how she was surprisingly energetically blocked for three months after settling in, the actions that were required to shake it off and her decision to move forward with having a baby on her own. She closes out the episode by stating her 2023 intention to align with the divine feminine and become a vessel of receptivity for the highest and greatest good of all.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/metamorphosis-chat-wrapping-up-2022/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Dec 23, 202236:27
31. Healing Through Childbirth with Postpartum Doula and Motherhood Coach McLean McGown

31. Healing Through Childbirth with Postpartum Doula and Motherhood Coach McLean McGown

In today’s episode of the podcast, we chat with McLean McGown. McLean is a motherhood coach, host of the “Mother the Mother” podcast, a prenatal & postnatal healing expert, postpartum doula, nutritionist, hypnotherapist, Pilates, yoga and meditation teacher, Lactation Educator Counselor, frequency healer, death doula, Reiki practitioner, wife and mother of two daughters, Jemima and Goldy Wolf. She and her family live in Los Angeles.

After the birth of her first daughter, McLean quickly realized that there was a great need for women to be supported on a deeper level, not only through pregnancy and birth but especially during the postpartum shift. Through her own postpartum journey with little support, McLean made it her mission to show up for other women as the kind of loving support that she wished she’d had.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/mclean-mcgown

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Dec 20, 202240:26
30. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Crown Chakra?

30. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Crown Chakra?

In today’s Metamorphosis Chat Jacobie introduces us to the seventh chakra in our energy system, the crown chakra. She talks us through the three main attributes of the energy centre; intelligence, enlightenment and bliss. From the mental attachments we must shed to access universal consciousness, to the bliss we can experience when reconnecting with vibrational oneness, and the ultimate goal of remaining present while still pursuing our earthly lives, this chakra governs all things to do with the mind and our understanding of a higher power. This is the final episode in a seven part series exploring the chakra system.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/crown-chakra/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Dec 16, 202228:42
29. How Binaural Beats Can Transform Your Life with Sonic Mystic and Neuro-Acoustic Producer Asa Idoni

29. How Binaural Beats Can Transform Your Life with Sonic Mystic and Neuro-Acoustic Producer Asa Idoni

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Asa Idoni, a musician, artist, technologist, meditation teacher, mystic, and distinguished producer in the field of ambient music, sound medicine and neuro-acoustics. Today Asa lets us into his journey of healing from trauma through the art of sound healing and how he has been able to extend this same healing to others.

Combining his passions for music and spiritual evolution, Asa has developed a composition methodology that integrates principals from neuroscience, music theory, and the western mystery teachings, creating a library of audio products designed to promote healing and evolutionary change. Using sonic mysticism, Asa seeks to transcribe patterns of nature into the melodies and harmonies of music.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/asa-idoni/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Dec 13, 202257:20
28. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Third Eye Chakra?

28. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Third Eye Chakra?

In today’s Metamorphosis Chat Jacobie introduces us to the sixth chakra in our energy system, the third eye chakra. She talks us through the three main attributes of the energy centre; intuition, inspiration and discernment. From listening to your higher self and opening up to the signs and synchronicities of the universe, to encouraging your imagination and being able to see new ideas in your mind’s eye, to lifting the veil on your own programs and patterns so you’re no longer ruled by them, this chakra is the energy behind the buzz word, ‘woke’. This is the sixth episode in a seven part series exploring the chakra system.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/third-eye-chakra/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Dec 09, 202235:59
27. How to Avoid Emotional Burnout with Frontliner Trauma Awareness Guide Jamie Smith

27. How to Avoid Emotional Burnout with Frontliner Trauma Awareness Guide Jamie Smith

In today’s episode of the podcast, we are joined by Jamie Smith, a contemplative science educator and trauma-informed embodied awareness guide. In our chat, she shares her journey of becoming passionate about caring for those who care for others and how she teaches them that self-care is truly essential to prevent burnout in their professions.

Jamie was introduced to yoga and meditation 22 years ago at her secondary school in Sewanee, Tennessee, and completed her first yoga teacher training in 2010 before receiving her B.A. in Psychology. She has experience teaching survivors of domestic violence, people recovering from addiction, veterans, those with chronic and/or terminal illness, caregivers, children, healthcare providers, end-of-life caregivers and family, and first responders.

Jamie is passionate about sharing mind-body coping skills with frontliners. Recently, she launched an online course called Deep Relaxation for Frontliners, which can be found on her website.


Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/jamie-smith/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Dec 06, 202250:36
26. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Throat Chakra?

26. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Throat Chakra?

In today’s Metamorphosis Chat Jacobie introduces us to the fifth chakra in our energy system, the throat chakra. She talks us through the three main attributes of the energy centre; modulation, creative expression and integrity. Are you speaking clearly, interpreting correctly and responding appropriately? How constricted or expressed are you in your ability to ask for what you want and be heard? And how aligned is your communication with your soul purpose? These are some of the throat chakra questions Jacobie covers today. This is the fifth episode in a seven part series exploring the chakra system.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/throat-chakra/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Dec 02, 202230:55
25. Transcendental Awakening with Conscious Entrepreneur Andrew McFarlane

25. Transcendental Awakening with Conscious Entrepreneur Andrew McFarlane

In today’s episode of the podcast, our guest, Andrew McFarlane, walks us through his lifelong journey of finding transcendental meaning and purpose.

An actor turned conscious entrepreneur, he started his career in Hollywood at the age of twelve, appearing on notable television shows such as The West Wing, King of Queens, and ER. He is most recognized for his role as Tony on the hit ABC sitcom, My Wife and Kids.

After his 15-year career as an actor, he changed direction to focus on developing socially conscious business ventures. In 2011, he launched a juice business in the heart of Hollywood called Open Source Organics that grew into multiple locations. Now he spends most of his time working on multiple conscious businesses and mentoring other aspiring mindful entrepreneurs.


Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/andrew-mcfarlane/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Nov 29, 202242:47
24. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Heart Chakra?

24. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Heart Chakra?

In today’s Metamorphosis Chat Jacobie introduces us to the fourth chakra in our energy system, the heart chakra. She talks us through the three main attributes of the energy centre; healing, self-love and relationships. She discusses how the process of healing from the grief of abandonment, betrayal and lost relationships leads to compassion, how the love of self dissolves the need to win over or rescue someone in order to be validated by their love, and the highest frequency of the heart chakra which is the attainment of devotion and sacred union. This is the fourth episode in a seven part series exploring the chakra system.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/heart-chakra/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Nov 25, 202233:40
23. Heartbreak, Burnout and Rebirth with Revel Founder Kindy Girdley

23. Heartbreak, Burnout and Rebirth with Revel Founder Kindy Girdley

In today’s episode of the podcast, we are joined by Kindy Girdley, a Reiki practitioner and teacher, as she shares her journey of learning to listen to her body and becoming her own healer after living through the loss of her parents in her early twenties.

Kindy is an experienced holistic chef and wellness guide, studying vitalist herbalism, and has an herbal apothecary line. Having a deep passion for learning, she is also studying craniosacral biodynamics with Koa Kalish and Sacred Feminine Alchemy Breathwork with Sacred Breathwork Academy.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/kindy-girdley/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Nov 22, 202241:12
22. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Solar Plexus Chakra?

22. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Solar Plexus Chakra?

In today’s Metamorphosis Chat Jacobie introduces us to the third chakra in our energy system, the solar plexus chakra. She talks us through the three main attributes of the energy centre; self-esteem, transformation and energy itself. She explores what it means to have a healthy sense of ‘ego’, why the ability to make autonomous decisions is important, the inner fire it generates to fuel our willpower, and the vehicle for growth and change this chakra naturally becomes when we’re aligned with our soul purpose in life. This is the third episode in a seven part series exploring the chakra system.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/solar-plexus-chakra/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Nov 18, 202232:38
21. The Alchemizing Art of Tantra with Feminine Empowerment Coach Lillian Love

21. The Alchemizing Art of Tantra with Feminine Empowerment Coach Lillian Love

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we chat with Lillian Love, a soul-purpose and feminine empowerment coach. She brings us through her soul-searching journey for healing after the death of her mother in her early twenties.

Lillian is now the CEO of Embodied Feminine Guide, a trauma-informed facilitator training for women who are ready to embody and share the medicine of alchemizing their pain into purpose. She is also the co-creator of Cosmic Touch, a documentary film exploring the transformational healing power of self-pleasure. Lillian wholly believes our healing comes when we become the empowered creators and compassionate space holders for our own infinite human hearts.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/lillie-love/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Nov 15, 202242:32
20. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Sacral Chakra?

20. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Sacral Chakra?

In today’s Metamorphosis Chat Jacobie introduces us to the second chakra in our energy system, the sacral chakra. She talks us through the three main attributes of the energy centre; emotions, sexuality and creativity. Being the chakra related to our ability to experience pleasure in life, and also to create life itself, this chat dives deep into the juicy aspects of how blockages in this chakra can affect our relationships, personal boundaries and capacity for inspiration. This is the second episode in a seven part series exploring the chakra system.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/sacral-chakra/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Nov 11, 202227:24
19. From Trauma to Dharma with Yoga Therapist Danielle Karuna

19. From Trauma to Dharma with Yoga Therapist Danielle Karuna

On today’s episode of the podcast, we speak with Danielle Karuna, a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher and yoga therapist, who splits her time working in New York and Los Angeles. In our chat, she shares how she overcome trauma and her determination to find a better path for her life.

Danielle teaches public and private classes and workshops. Her clients also include world-renowned Grammy and Oscar winning artists, tech CEOs, individuals with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and women struggling with fertility. She draws on years of dedicated study in Tibetan Buddhism and yoga philosophy to find ground in her own life and to help others do the same.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/danielle-karuna/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Nov 08, 202238:44
18. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Root Chakra?

18. Metamorphosis Chat: What is The Root Chakra?

In today’s Metamorphosis Chat Jacobie introduces us to the first chakra in our energy system, the root chakra. She talks us through the three main attributes of the energy center; the roots themselves, meaning our connection to family, tribe, sense of belonging and social/cultural conditioning, our ability to survive or thrive, meaning our sense of trust in the world around us to support our basic needs and capacity to prosper abundantly, and finally, our bodies, meaning our physical health, relationship to food and nourishment, and our ability to manifest our goals, dreams and desires on the physical plane. This is the first episode in a seven part series exploring the chakra system.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/metamorphosis-chat-root-chakra/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Nov 04, 202233:20
17. The Healing Power of Sound with Sonic Being Founder Michelle Berc

17. The Healing Power of Sound with Sonic Being Founder Michelle Berc

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we interview the founder of Sonic Being, Michelle Berc. Michelle shares with us the evolution of her journey from brush-and-canvas artist to vibration-sound artist and how she uses her gifts to offer healing experiences to others on their own journey.

Through her company, she offers sound baths and breathwork classes to individuals and groups, and also participates in corporate wellness programs. Michelle launched the Sonic Being Sound Healing Training Program in late 2018 and has been sharing sound healing across southern California for close to 15 years. She is certified in sound healing, vibrational sound therapy, breathwork, and is a HeartMath practitioner.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/michelle-berc/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Nov 01, 202243:26
16. Metamorphosis Chat: How I Became an Energy Healer - Part 3

16. Metamorphosis Chat: How I Became an Energy Healer - Part 3

In the third and final part of ‘How I Became an Energy Healer’ Jacobie explains how the spiritual adventures she went on after the break down of her marriage were the ultimate catalyst for her greatest healing and awakening. From throwing herself into all kinds of wild and wonderful experiences in Bali, to taking her yoga teacher training in Los Angeles, to saying ‘no’ to spirit and shutting everything off, to reconnecting with God and coming full circle with her ten year old self, to finally fully opening up to her psychic abilities during the 2020 pandemic, Jacobie gives a light-hearted touch to a sometimes heavy-hearted story.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/metamorphosis-chat-part-3/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Oct 28, 202239:07
15. Partners in 'Shine' with Open Mind Space Founders Renee Wilkinson & Murray Smith - Part 2

15. Partners in 'Shine' with Open Mind Space Founders Renee Wilkinson & Murray Smith - Part 2

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we speak with Murray Smith. Murray and his wife, Renee´ (our guest on last week’s podcast), built The Open Mind Space studio in Newcastle NSW, as well as a newly-completed retreat space called The Dome. Today, Murray shares his journey from being a mixed-up youth with adult coping mechanisms to his enlightenment while facing a 13-year jail sentence. It is a beautiful story of redemption and self-empowerment.

Murray is extremely passionate about men’s mental wellness, connecting people to nature, aiding people in rediscovering their true selves, and cultivating a safe environment in which people can continue to build a healthy relationship with their mind, body, and spirit. Through dedication and discipline, he now leads a life with his wife and daughter worlds apart from his past. He studies and shares yoga, thai yoga massage, breathwork, energy healing and much more. 

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/murray-smith/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Oct 25, 202240:18
14. Metamorphosis Chat: 4 Steps to Overcome Resistance

14. Metamorphosis Chat: 4 Steps to Overcome Resistance

Feeling like you don't want to do something you really have to do? We can relate. In this week's Metamorphosis Chat, Jacobie talks about the resistance sheexperienced recording last week's Metamorphosis Chat (hence why it's dropping on a Monday!) and the four steps she used to ultimately overcome it. Sheshares how she moved beyond her inital feelings of frustration by uncovering what was really going underneath, and how she then reframed it so she couldcreate an action plan to move forward. If you've ever felt those pent up feelings of anger at yourself for procrastinating, then this is the episode for you!

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/metamorphosis-chat-4-steps-to-overcome-resistance/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Oct 24, 202225:29
13. Partners in 'Shine' with Open Mind Space Founders Renee Wilkinson & Murray Smith - Part 1

13. Partners in 'Shine' with Open Mind Space Founders Renee Wilkinson & Murray Smith - Part 1

In this episode of the podcast, we interview Renée Wilkinson, a multi-modality intuitive channel, who has found her purpose in helping others remember their purpose for incarnating and guiding them to defy all logic to create the impossible. She began her intuitive channeling journey at 11, studied alternative health therapies, diverted into a film and TV career for a time in an attempt to be “normal,” but was quickly returned to her purpose in her late 20s. She and her husband, Murray, have gone on to connect with an incredible community in Newcastle, Australia, building The Open Mind Space, a wellness center and retreat space. They welcomed their daughter Sophia in late 2020.


Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/renee-wilkinson/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Oct 18, 202242:42
12. Metamorphosis Chat: How I Became an Energy Healer - Part 2

12. Metamorphosis Chat: How I Became an Energy Healer - Part 2

In part two of ‘How I Became an Energy Healer’ Jacobie leads us through the second phase of her awakening which was initiated by her move to Los Angeles in 2009. From juggling a career in the entertainment industry, to having an out of body experience that caused her to think she was losing her mind, to getting married and divorced, studying reiki and meeting an energy healer who became her soul sister, mentor and her ex-husband’s new wife, part two unravels the unconventional path Jacobie has traveled to discover her gifts.


Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/metamorphosis-chat-part-2/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Oct 07, 202232:56
11. Living a Lunar Inspired Life with Moon Body Soul Founder Kaitee Tyner
Oct 04, 202239:08
10. Metamorphosis Chat: How I Became an Energy Healer - Part 1

10. Metamorphosis Chat: How I Became an Energy Healer - Part 1

Today marks the launch of our weekly metamorphosis chats. In this episode Jacobie walks us through the defining moments that ultimately led to her awakening and studies as an energy healer. From a traumatic event at age ten, to becoming a ‘self-help’ junkie in her teens, then exploring different healing modalities in her early twenties before finally studying them herself, part one of ‘How I Became an Energy Healer’ sets the scene for Jacobie’s full spiritual embodiment later in life, which she explores in part two next week.


Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/metamorphosis-chat/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Sep 27, 202226:16
9. Antidotes for Anxiety with Acupuncturist and Yogini Maria Villella
Sep 20, 202239:53
8. Divine Orchestration Versus Free Will with Drunk Yoga Founder Eli Walker
Sep 13, 202241:22
7. Integrating the Inner and Outer Voice with Songstress Alicia Olatuja
Sep 07, 202246:21
6. Dimension Tripping and Conscious Business with Spiritual Channel Chelsea Jeheber
Aug 30, 202243:15
5. Surrendering to the Divine Feminine with Womb Alchemist Ann Marie Paul

5. Surrendering to the Divine Feminine with Womb Alchemist Ann Marie Paul

Ann Marie Paul has cracked the code of female embodiment. Her deep knowing that the body holds ancient wisdom has led her on a powerful path toward purposeful, open-hearted living. As a women’s embodiment mentor, intuitive, tantrica and womb alchemist, her own journey of empowerment through listening to her womb voice has enabled her to share these ancient tantric priestess practices with others so they, too, can come into close relationship with their own exquisitely unique womb voices and heal the divine feminine within.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/ann-marie/

Connect with Ann Marie Paul:

https://www.annmariepaul.love

https://www.instagram.com/_annmariepaul_/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/


Aug 23, 202243:46
4. Redefining Life After Brain Trauma with Mobot Founder Lani Cooper

4. Redefining Life After Brain Trauma with Mobot Founder Lani Cooper

What would you do if something happened that made you forget who you are? How would you redefine yourself if you were suddenly existing without the limitations created from your childhood memories and experiences—if all the filters through which you saw the world were no longer there?

Lani Cooper, a renowned industry-leading expert in health, fitness and recovery, shares her inspiring but heart-wrenching journey of recovery and the process of recreating her reality after a traumatic brain injury that left her with no memory of who she was or how to exist in the world for the better part of two years. Best known as the CEO and Founder of MOBOT, the world’s first water bottle and foam roller in one, she is passionate about prevention and having a positive impact.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/lani-cooper/

Connect with Lani Cooper:

https://mobot.com

https://www.instagram.com/lani_cooper/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Aug 16, 202237:01
3. The Wonder of Rewilding with Fumescent Founder Kat Villain

3. The Wonder of Rewilding with Fumescent Founder Kat Villain

Kat is the author of “A Timeless Birth”, “Yoga as Origami”, and “The Wild Rhythms.” She's also the creator of a clean and fresh beauty line called Fumescent. Kat lives on the central coast of California with her husband, Charlie, and their daughter, Plum. Together they are creating a life of sustainability in their off-grid tiny house while practicing simple living and regenerating the Earth’s soils. Kat’s daily practices encompass yoga, meditation, herbal potions for health, and her natural body products for detoxification. She spends her days showing her daughter the value of self care and being an Earth steward. It has become apparent to Kat that life is a living breathing testament to one’s inner world and she hopes to pass this knowledge onto others through her practices & potions.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/kat-villain/

Connect with Kat Villain:

https://katvillain.com

https://www.instagram.com/kat.villain/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Aug 09, 202242:05
2. The Road Back From Rock Bottom with Wellness Queen Zoe Naylor

2. The Road Back From Rock Bottom with Wellness Queen Zoe Naylor

From acting and coaching to production companies and a deeply impressive love of learning, Zoe has a knack for setting and achieving goals, constantly striving to better herself, stemming from the ultimate desire of helping others navigate their awakening journey. She has traversed addiction and codependent, drug-fueled relationships, divorce, birth trauma, and facing her own awakening and subsequent healing journey, through which her passion for service was ignited. She channels these life experiences into guiding others through her wellness company Kaftan Mama and production company, Eagle Rose Productions, for which she recently co-wrote, directed and produced the international award-winning documentary, “Birth Time”.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/zoe-naylor/

Connect with Zoe Naylor:

https://kaftanmama.com

https://www.birthtime.world

https://www.instagram.com/kaftanmama/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/


Aug 02, 202238:46
1. Rewire Your Brain for More Joy with Neuroscience Ninja Alex Nashton

1. Rewire Your Brain for More Joy with Neuroscience Ninja Alex Nashton

Alex Nashton is a neuroscience ninja, coach, teacher, and teacher trainer. She's endlessly inspired by the human brains ability to change itself. Her love affair with the nervous system began when she realized she could use both an understanding of neuroscience and the tools of mindfulness to pull herself out of a long-time battle with anxiety and depression. Now she specializes in using both modern neuroscience and ancient mindfulness practices to help others unplug from patterns of the past, rewire themselves for less anxiety and create more joy. Most recently, Alex was based in in Santa Monica, California, where she completed her studies in Neuroscience at UCLA.

Episode Shownotes:

https://urbanascension.co/podcast-main-page/alex-nashton/

Connect with Alex Nashton:

https://alexnashton.com

https://www.instagram.com/alex_nashton/

The Healing Cocoon:

www.thehealingcocoon.co

https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcocoonpodcast/

Urban Ascension:

https://urbanascension.co

https://www.instagram.com/urbanascension/

Jul 26, 202240:27
Official Trailer: The Healing Cocoon by Urban Ascension, with your host Jacobie Gray

Official Trailer: The Healing Cocoon by Urban Ascension, with your host Jacobie Gray

Welcome to The Healing Cocoon! A podcast to enlighten, encourage and ensure a safe place for you to explore your personal healing journey through the shared stories and experiences of guests who’ve not only devoted their careers to inner growth, but who have also lived the processes they teach.

Apr 06, 202201:52