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Have you ever hit a point where you've been pouring your heart into something—a project, a dream, your calling—and now you find yourself wondering… Is this still worth it? Am I even on the right path anymore? Hitting this wall is almost like a rite of passage in the pursuit of what matters to your heart. Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love, wrote consistenly for 20 years before she "made it" with the famous book. In her book, Big Magic, she she talks about eating "shit sandwiches" as her measure for whether or not she wanted to keep devoting herself to writing. This episode is your gut check for those moments of doubt and fear, especially when the road feels long and the results aren't showing up as quickly as you hoped. To be clear, this is not about cheerleading you to keep going, because that's not always the most aligned path! I'll share two clear questions you can ask yourself whenever you feel stuck between quitting and continuing. These questions will help you get honest with yourself, reconnect to your "why," and see whether it's time to keep going, change directions, or let something go with peace. Whether you're chasing a big dream, nurturing a creative project, or simply trying to stay aligned with what lights you up, this conversation will help you cut through the overthinking and find clarity on your next step. Let's figure out if what you're working on is truly right for you—or if it's time to shift your energy toward something new. See you in the episode 🎧✨ Stay connected: Have you signed up for the Curious Monki Newsletter yet? It's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! ➡️ Sign up for the newsletter here If this episode sparked something for you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find this message! Website: www.veronicathai.com

You know those moments where you've tried everything—looked at the situation from every angle, asked for advice, journaled your heart out—and still... no clarity? It's frustrating! And maybe even feels a little bit helpless. If you're feeling stuck—whether in a creative block, a life decision, or a habit you just can't seem to shift—this episode is your invitation to stop pushing and soften your grip. We'll explore the wisdom of Savasana, the final resting pose in yoga, and how clarity arises not through effort, but through rest. In the thick of things, it's hard not to ruminate and try to figure it all out; but that's not how our brains work! I tell you about this in the episode. ✨ And at the end, I'll guide you through a 10-minute Savasana meditation to help you drop into stillness and reconnect with the clarity that's been waiting for you all along. Hit play and let's start making progress toward your dreams! 💫🎧 Stay connected: Have you signed up for the Curious Monki Newsletter yet? It's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! ➡️ Sign up for the newsletter here If this episode sparked something for you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find this message! Website: www.veronicathai.com Resources: 10-minute Savasana meditation on Insight Timer Access more meditations here

Feeling stuck or afraid to show up fully? In this short, powerful episode, we talk about what it really means to stay small —and why we do it even though it sabotages us. If you're tired of holding yourself back from your creative dreams, your truth, or your heart's calling, you're not alone. Instead of staying stuck because of fear, perfectionism, or the desire to please others, this episode will help you reconnect to your truth and take your next brave step. 🌿 This is your reminder that dimming your light does not make others shine brighter - it only leaves the world a little dimmer. Hit play and let's start making progress toward your dreams! 💫🎧 Stay connected: Have you signed up for the Curious Monki Newsletter yet? It's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! ➡️ Sign up for the newsletter here If this episode sparked something for you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find this message! Website: www.veronicathai.com

So you thought you had the perfect plan—except it didn't pan out the way you thought it would. As frustrating as it is, a failed plan is not the end of the road. In fact, the "fail" is an opportunity to step back, evaluate and realign. This process of failing and realigning is what leads to success. In this episode, I'll show you how to get back on track after a failed plan without losing momentum, and without self-judgement or drama. You'll discover a simple way to evaluate what worked and what didn't, so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. If you're tired of letting your inner critic run the show and want a more productive way to move forward, hit play and let's get going! Stay connected: Have you signed up for the Curious Monki Newsletter yet? It's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! ➡️ Sign up for the newsletter here If this episode sparked something for you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find this message! Website: www.veronicathai.com

Have you ever sat down to create something only to find yourself frozen, wondering if you have anything valuable to say at all? Maybe imposter syndrome sneaks in, whispering that you don't know enough, that you're not ready, that you should wait until you have more experience, more knowledge, more something before you put yourself out there. Try out this one question that I share with you and let it inspire you to create even when there's doubt. You don't need all the answers to move through creative block—you just need to trust that what you have to say is worth sharing! Doing the work that matters to your heart means that you need to show up. Show up and share your work out into the world. Show up and make the difference in the world that you know you're meant to make. Show up even when it feels easier to hide. Show up because every time you do, you step closer to the person you're meant to be. "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin 🎧 Hit play and let's get going! The world needs what you're about to create ❤️ Stay connected: I'd love to hear what you're working on! Send me a note at [email protected] , or connect with me on Instagram @CuriousMonki. The best way to stay connected is through the Curious Monki Newsletter—it's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! ➡️ Click here to sign up for the newsletter If this episode sparked something for you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find this message! Website: www.veronicathai.com

You know that feeling when you want to move forward, but something keeps stopping you? Maybe it's doubt, perfectionism, or a little voice that says, But what if I can't make it happen? What if I don't know how? Before you know it, days, weeks, or even years pass—and the life that you want remains out of reach, quietly gathering dust on the shelf. This episode is all about finding your way back to possibility.  If you've been feeling stuck, uninspired, or doubting whether your dream is even possible, this episode is here to remind you: it absolutely is. Hit play and let's get you moving forward. 🎧✨ Stay connected: I'd love to hear what you're working on! Send me a note at [email protected] , or connect with me on Instagram @CuriousMonki. The best way to stay connected is through the Curious Monki Newsletter—it's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! Click here to sign up for the newsletter If this episode sparked something for you, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more people find this message! Website: www.veronicathai.com

Stuck in self-doubt, overthinking, or perfectionism? If you've been holding yourself back because you don't feel ready, this is your humbling reminder that: every expert was once a beginner, and your journey starts with that very first step. This episode will inspire you to take that first step—even if it's messy or imperfect.  It's time to shift out of overthinking and into action. You have something incredible to put out into the world and your heart's work deserves to be shared—no matter how rough it feels at first. Whether you're beginning a creative project, launching a business, or pursuing a dream, this episode reminds you: progress begins with practice, not perfection. Hit play and let's take that first step together! 🎧💫 Resources: Here's the link to the Ira Glass video that I was talking about: "Ira Glass on The Creative Process" - Mind the Gap Stay connected: I'd love to hear what you're working on! Send me a note at [email protected] ! The best way to stay connected is through the Curious Monki Newsletter—it's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! Click here to sign up for the newsletter If you do want to find me on socials, you can find me on Instagram @curiousmonki Website: www.veronicathai.com

If you've been feeling the nudge to start over—whether it's in your career, business, creative endeavors, or personal growth—this episode is for you. Today on Curious Monki, we explore how to begin again, especially after life throws you curveballs you never saw coming. I share 4 nuggets of encouragement to confidently begin again, gathered from my personal journey of navigating setbacks, heartbreak, and self-doubt—all of which led me to reimagine my path. I was terrified to start again, but the Yoga Sutras, along with the other nuggets that I share with you, were wonderful guides to help me realign with my authentic path. I hope this episode helps you feel encouraged to start over or pivot whenever you sense life nudging you to embrace change, whether it be navigating personal transitions or redefining your sense of self. Whether you're feeling lost, stuck, or ready to finally move on , this episode is your invitation to take a deep breath and begin anew. It's never too late to look at your situation through a fresh lens, realign with your true self, and reignite the passions that light you up. Hit play and let's dive in together!💫 🎧 Stay connected: I'm not as active on social media these days, but I'd love to stay connected through my newsletter—it's where I'll keep you updated on new episodes and share extra nuggets of inspiration to keep on going toward what lights you up! Click here to sign up for the newsletter If you do want to find me on socials, you can find me on Instagram @curiousmonki Website: www.veronicathai.com

Heartache comes in many forms - from broken dreams to the loss of loved ones. In between might include losing your sense of identity and the ending of relationships. At the core of heartache is grief. At the core of grief is loss. Saying goodbye is hard! But there's a sweetness within the sadness. There's promise of transformation and something better on the other side. In this episode, I share with you 4 things that have felt like healing salves as I move through my own heartache. I hope that you'll also be able to lean on them as healing salves for whatever you're going through. Holding you in love and light 💖 ***************** Resource: Healing Balm Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MLhna9vxwJSGOVAtqSl8X?si=af89af5f8ae241d5 Work with me: ☀️💖 SUMMER SPECIAL 🙏🏻 Limited number of spots 60min coaching session for $50. * Originally the summer special was for helping you with your core message but after this episode, I want to open it up to ANYTHING that you might need space held for. Perhaps it's to sit through the waves of difficult emotions together. Perhaps it's to let the throes of uncertainty move through you. Whatever you need ❤️‍🩹 I'll help you determine your CORE MESSAGING ANCHORS so that you ALWAYS KNOW WHAT TO SAY - on video, in a social media post, to your email list,on a podcast.... This isn't a content hack - this is getting to the root of the message that you're meant to share out. It's already on the tip of your tongue...the sleeve of your heart. Now let's make it tangible so that you can get it out in to the world! Interested? Book your session here Join the Curious Monki Newsletter to receive more inspiration and exclusive resources https://www.subscribepage.com/cmnewsletter Let's get connected!  Find me on Instagram @curiousmonki. Visit my website https://www.veronicathai.com LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone you know who wants inspiration to pursue their purpose, and is passionate about the exploration of yoga and self-healing. You can listen to the Curious Monki Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

One certain thing about life is that at one point you'll inevitably come across emotional upheaval - gripping fear that keeps you up at night, stomach aches of anxious uncertainty, heart wrenching sorrow... This episode provides 3 different morsels of soothing support so that you don't lose yourself in the storm. You got this. You can move through this. Listen to discover: What to do when life crumbles How to sit with the waves of difficult emotions like uncertainty, fear and constant, mind reeling "what ifs" A reading that I've found solace in, in my own storm Join the Curious Monki Newsletter to receive more inspiration and exclusive resources https://www.subscribepage.com/cmnewsletter Let's get connected!  Find me on Instagram @curiousmonki. Visit my website https://www.veronicathai.com LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone you know who wants inspiration to pursue their purpose, and is passionate about the exploration of yoga and self-healing. You can listen to the Curious Monki Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Being kind to yourself is the root of all the peace and inner connection that you desire. Self-Compassion is also the antidote to your pain and suffering. In today's episode, I share with you one way that you can start building self-compassion so that you can have the confidence to progress further into a life that you love....a life where you're able to take the action so that you can do what you're meant to do....and live how you want - with inner peace, connected to your true nature, expansive transformations, joy, and a wide open heart. Listen to discover: Why listening to your inner critic keeps you stuck How the kind compassionate witness can help you move forward One way to consider yourself so that it's much easier to be kind toward yourself **************************************************** Work with me: ☀️🏖️ SUMMER SPECIAL Limited number of spots 60min coaching session for $50. I'll help you determine your CORE MESSAGING ANCHORS so that you ALWAYS KNOW WHAT TO SAY - on video, in a social media post, to your email list,on a podcast.... This isn't a content hack - this is getting to the root of the message that you're meant to share out. It's already on the tip of your tongue...the sleeve of your heart. Now let's make it tangible so that you can get it out in to the world! Interested? Book your session here Join the Curious Monki Newsletter to receive more inspiration and exclusive resources https://www.subscribepage.com/cmnewsletter Let's get connected!  Find me on Instagram @curiousmonki. Visit my website https://www.veronicathai.com LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone you know who wants inspiration to pursue their purpose, and is passionate about the exploration of yoga and self-healing. You can listen to the Curious Monki Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Resources: Killa Kandles, local YYC customized luxury candles: Coupon Code: CURIOUS10 for 10% off your order Website: www.killakandles.com

There's a different way of working that doesn't call for stress, pressure, and exhaustion. We might even say that it's working in EASE & FLOW. In this episode, I talk about why taking action from a place of stress and pressure is actually ineffective and how you can bring more EASE & FLOW into the way that you get things done (in a very practical way) Listen to discover: What it takes to unlock the flow of creativity, inspiration and problem solving genius within you 5 simple ways to slow down  **************************************************** Work with me: ☀️🏖️ SUMMER SPECIAL Limited number of spots 60min coaching session for $50. I'll help you determine your CORE MESSAGING ANCHORS so that you ALWAYS KNOW WHAT TO SAY - on video, in a social media post, to your email list,on a podcast.... This isn't a content hack - this is getting to the root of the message that you're meant to share out. It's already on the tip of your tongue...the sleeve of your heart. Now let's make it tangible so that you can get it out in to the world! Interested? Book your session here Join the Curious Monki Newsletter to receive more inspiration and exclusive resources https://www.subscribepage.com/cmnewsletter Let's get connected!  Find me on Instagram @curiousmonki. Visit my website https://www.veronicathai.com LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone you know who wants inspiration to pursue their purpose, and is passionate about the exploration of yoga and self-healing. You can listen to the Curious Monki Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Resources: Killa Kandles, local YYC customized luxury candles: Coupon Code: CURIOUS10 for 10% off your order Website: www.killakandles.com

The fear of not being good enough can be strong enough to hold you back from putting yourself out into the world. Not only does the world miss out on the amazingness that you have to share but YOU miss out on the enlivening, heart opening joy of doing what you love and feeling proud and expansive about it. This episode is about how to get over needing to get it perfect and/or the fear of getting it wrong so that you can get on with it and do what you were meant to do! In this episosde, discover: How constantly striving to be better can actually be unhelpful Instead of constantly trying to get an "A", what helpful mindset is more helpful (and conducive to your progress) instead **************************************************** Work with me: 1-1 Coaching I help heart-centered individuals like you create a life and business from a soul-led place. Want to see how coaching can help you? Start by booking a complimentary discovery session: Schedule a discovery session Start by booking a complimentary discovery session: Schedule a discovery session Join the Curious Monki Newsletter to receive more inspiration and exclusive resources https://www.subscribepage.com/cmnewsletter Let's get connected!  Find me on Instagram @curiousmonki. Visit my website https://www.veronicathai.com LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone you know who wants inspiration to pursue their purpose, and is passionate about the exploration of yoga and self-healing. You can listen to the Curious Monki Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Today I have a lesson that I want to share with you from teaching restorative yoga - If you want deeper inner connection more trust in yourself, learn to be comfortable, rest, and feel good. We are so good at being uncomfortable. It's what we've been conditioned to do - politely saying yes out of obligation, forcefully pushing yourself beyond your limits, not asking for what you need because you don't want to be an inconvenience... That kind of discomfort is a form of betraying yourself. How can you trust somebody who constantly dishonors what you need? In today's episode, discover: why being comfortable is a skill to be strengthened how your inner self, body & emotions lets you know that you're mislaligned and are on the wrong path what does self-trust look like **************************************************** Work with me: 1-1 Coaching Want more inner connection and to trust yourself more? Coaching together can help you get there. Start by booking a complimentary discovery session: Schedule a discovery session Join the Curious Monki Newsletter to receive more inspiration and exclusive resources https://www.subscribepage.com/cmnewsletter Let's get connected!  Find me on Instagram @curiousmonki. Visit my website https://www.veronicathai.com LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone you know who wants inspiration to pursue their purpose, and is passionate about the exploration of yoga and self-healing. You can listen to the Curious Monki Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  

Oftentimes, when we want results whether it be more clients, or more progress on your projects, we double down on our actions. But actions don't get you very far when there's a lack of mental clarity. In today's episode, you'll discover: - the signs that are showing you that you need to slow down - two helpful ways to actually slow down (especially when it's feeling impossible to) **************************************************** Work with me: Coaching I help heart-centered individuals like you create a life and business from a soul-led place. Start by booking a complimentary discovery session: Schedule a discovery session Join the Curious Monki Newsletter to receive more inspiration and exclusive resources https://www.subscribepage.com/cmnewsletter Let's get connected!  Find me on Instagram @curiousmonki. Visit my website https://www.veronicathai.com LEAVE A REVIEW + and SHARE this episode with someone you know who wants inspiration to pursue their purpose, and is passionate about the exploration of yoga and self-healing. You can listen to the Curious Monki Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.